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FW: [ECS] Bug in ECSW - System resources eaten up Troy Carpenter Mon, 24 Aug 1998 21:56:53 -0400

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Hi all,

Here is an update I just sent to the list, but I could not attach my ECS.CFG 
file because it was rejected by the mail server.  I am behind a firewall so I 
cannot make the file available on my own.  If someone knows of a place where I 
can put the file for everyone to see, please email me and let me know.

Troy

-----Original Message-----
From:	Troy Carpenter [SMTP:troy.carpenter@arris-i.com]
Sent:	Monday, August 24, 1998 9:38 PM
To:	ecs-list@vancouver.ml.org
Subject:	RE: [ECS] Bug in ECSW - System resources eaten up

Ok, got the Libretto home and instantly duplicated the problem on it.  I have 
attached my ecs.cfg file to this email because that is the only thing different 
from earlier (oh, besides the fact that the PLC interface is actually connected 
now).

Here's what I did.  I took the ecs34021.zip file from a few days ago.  Unzipped 
it and installed it on the Libretto into the "Program Files/ecs" directory.  I 
then took my ECS.CFG file (attached) from my original computer and put it on 
the Libretto.  I then hooked up the PLC (a CM11A) and ran ECS.  I went to an 
event (Alarm-Clock) and changed a comment line, F5, F6, then sat there and 
pressed F1, F2, F3 & F4 in random order.  I forgot to mention I had the 
"Resource Meter" running (Start/Accessories/System Tools/Resource Meter). 
 After a bit of pressing the function keys, the System & GDI resources fall at 
the same rate.  I just took the Libretto from 80% free to 21% free in less than 
a minute.  Remember I run ECS in Lite mode.

My ECS.CFG file is taken from the LITE.CFG included in the archive.  I gutted 
all non-supported items and added my own modules and things into the file.  I 
have added my own routines upon the existing ones I decided to keep.  While I 
would welcome comments on my programming style, keep in mind I have only done 
it for 3 days now and still am learning the tricks of what will execute under 
what conditions.

I hope with my ECS.CFG someone else can duplicate this quickly and convince me 
I am not just blowing smoke here.

Thanks,
Troy Carpenter
troy.carpenter@arris-i.com
http://www.arris-interactive.com



On Monday, August 24, 1998 3:59 PM, Troy Carpenter 
[SMTP:troy.carpenter@arris-interactive.com] wrote:
> Just a quick update...I installed ECS on a Toshiba Libretto palmtop and
> could NOT reproduce the problem with the supplied sample config.  I will
> take this computer home and run my configuration on it.  Off the top of my
> head I would say it will not reproduce even with my configuration file.  I
> will keep everyone informed.
>
> Troy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:markgilmore@cococo.net]
> Sent: Monday, August 24, 1998 5:24 PM
> To: ecs-list
> Subject: [ECS] [Fwd: [ECS] Bug in ECSW - System resources eaten up]
>
>
> Troy has reported the loss of system resources during ECS
> screen switching. I am forwarding this info in homes that
> someone will have a clue.
> --
> Mark Gilmore
> Omnipotence
> Voice:423-745-0026
> FAX  :423-745-1714
> http://members.a2zsol.com/omnipotence.html

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