[mythtv-users] Mythfrontend hangs - thread deadlock?

[Jos Hoekstra]

William schreef op 8-11-2008 14:14:
> Jeff Bevis wrote:
>> The problem I am currently stuck with is this:  After a long time 
>> sitting on the recordings playback menu, the frontend process gets 
>> hung.  Frequently (maybe always - not 100% sure) this is accompanied 
>> by the dreaded "The connection to the backend server has gone away for 
>> some reason.  Is it running?" message.  btw:  backend is on a 
>> different machine, and is still running ok.
>>
>> Anyone got any suggestions on this?
>> -Jeff
> I have the same issue and have seen this question come up several times 
> however I have yet to see a true solution. My personal solution is to 
> not leave the frontend parked on the recordings screen. I still get an 
> occasional hang but when they happen the entire system locks so its 
> probably a different issue.
> 
> William

I only have this problem when the backend goes away(ie not responding to 
connections, backend not running, disconnected) Are you sure your 
backend is reachable from the frontend? Sometimes it helps to exit to 
the media screen and go back in to the recordings screen.

Regards,

Jos