[mythtv-users] `Mythbackend leaks memory` continued

Udo van den Heuvel udovdh at xs4all.nl
Fri Jul 11 14:18:08 UTC 2008


Phil Bridges wrote:
>> The low-power is not an issue.
> 
> How do you know this?

I see no errors.
But that is no guarantee, see the bugs collected so far.
The load is below 100%, no reason for suspicion at least.

>> Also a different low power machine can't help since valgrind requires CPU.
>>
>>> You may not believe it, but your situation is very unique.
>> I just record.
> 
> Do you think that anyone else here records everything 24/7 using all
> of the multirec channels available?

Not entriely correct...
I have 7 multirec channels configured.
I use 1 multiplex and record three channels from that multiplex. One
minute preroll, one minute post.
That is not all channels nor all multirec channels.
And even if it were, why program something and later complain that I am
`abusing` the software?

>  Your situation *is* unique.  If
> it wasn't, the developers would be able to recreate it.  

Did they ever ask reasonable details? (beyond what I provided?)

> Do you
> honestly expect them to buy and set up the hardware to mimic your
> system so they can fix it for you?

There is nothing special on my system.
Just Fedora 9. Just a backend on mysql that is current for that distro.
Just the almost latest linux kernel.
Just one tuner card, 7 multirec tuners, etc.

>  They need your help to fix your
> unique problem.  If you can't provide help, please stop complaining
> that nobody is helping you.

Where did I complain? You may perceive my postings as complaints, but
that is your perception.

>> I thought developers were to help me. It's their code, it's their bug.
> 
> And it's *your* system.  For all they know, it could be because of
> some way that *you* set up your system.

Also it could be the code.
And if it is because I set it up like I did it is still the code.
I mean: is there a 'right' way of setting up Mythbackend to do the
things I do with it?

Udo


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