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Common Problems and Their
Solutions
This chapter offers a range of common problems that can arise with an intention of
covering as many of the various types of potential problems as possible. That way, even
if your precise situation is not listed here, there might be one similar enough to offer
hints as to the solution.
52.1 Finding Information
Linux logs things in a fair amount of detail. There are several places to look when you
have problems with system, most of which are standard to Linux systems in general
and some of which are peculiar to systems.
The following is a list of the most commonly checked log files and what they typically
contain.
Log File
/var/log/boot.msg
/var/log/mail.*
/var/log/messages
Description
Messages from the kernel during the boot
process.
Messages from the mail system.
Ongoing messages from the kernel and sys-
tem log daemon when running.
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