Re: [2GB RAM] st: can not allocate tape buffer

Riley Williams (rhw@MemAlpha.CX)
Thu, 15 Jul 1999 18:24:05 +0100 (GMT)


Hi Thomas.

> 'In a previous message, Thomas Hiller uttered these words'

>> System is 2.2.9 with 2 GB RAM patch (same applies to 2.2.10ac4).

>> st: cannot allocate tape buffer.

>> When I boot the system with mem=1024K it works.
>> What is the problem ?

> I have seen this problem as well while trying to relink Oracle
> on a 2Gb RAM system. If you find an answer, please let me know.

I've heard there was a problem with the ALSA sound drivers on machines
with lots of memory, and I'm wondering if this is related to it?

Soruk: You know a bit about that - perhaps you can comment?

Best wishes from Riley.

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