Computer resets after compiling the kernel

[Chuck Swiger]

Konrad Scorciapino wrote:
> And there is also some "Signal Trap 12" (or something like that) message 
> before reseting... 
> 
> Note that, altrough I get this error message, the computer just resets; it 
> doesn't reboot.

Very probably a hardware problem like poor cooling, flakey memory, etc.  Try 
taking the thing apart, cleaning it (compressed air == good), and running it 
thru some hardware diagnostics and see what you see....

-Chuck