[linux-audio-user] Problem recording 24/7

[H. T. Hind]

On Tue, May 18, 2004 at 01:19:50PM +0100, Martin Habets wrote:
> On Mon, May 17, 2004 at 08:37:07PM -0700, H. T. Hind wrote:
> [snip]
> > I can't figure out what could be causing the jack_connect
> > instance to stall , whether it is JACK , jack_connect or ecasound
> > or python I can't figure out. Any pointers or suggestions on how
> > to solve the problem ? 
> 
> Maybe it's a memory or resource issue. Have a look at 'free' to see if
> you're using swap or low on free memory. A 'sync' or two in your cron
> script may help too, or expose the problem sooner (which also tells us
> something...).


Hmm, resources doesn't seem to be the problem. The system has 512
MB ram, 1 GB Swap and is running a 2400 Athlon . When ecasound
and Jack are running the system is idle 95% and when lame is
running , the system is 15-20% idle.