Sometimes after I've been on the net a while, my AAO will freeze for no apparent reason-- I can't do anything in the browser, can't get to the desktop or anything else. Can't close the browser. The red Quit button at the lower right of the screen won't work, and neither will the power switch on the key board. The only way I can turn the thing off is to disconnect the power cord and take out the battery. Then when I reconnect the power and restart, it's fine. Is this a common problem? Is there a simple fix?
What mods have you done to your AAO? Check if your fan is working, could be hangups due to heat. Check that you're not blocking the vents.
No mods at all--I'm too new to linux for that, yet! I'm quite sure heat is not a problem--the fan runs fine, the vents are unobstructed and it never feels more than slightly warm. Here's a little more detail--when it freezes, I can move the arrow and cursor, but when I click on a link or a bookmarked site, nothing happens, just the busy signal. When I click on the quit button, nothing happens at all. (At other times, the quit button works fine.)
The AAO with Linux behaves just like my Windows machines when they "freeze". Press and hold the "Power Button" on the keyboard for approximately 5 seconds [or slightly longer]. This will always power down the computer. No need to pull the battery. DON
I have the same problem and it can really spoil a videoprojector session in front of an audience - one of my reasons for my buying this netbook. Is there not another solution than a windoze-style reboot? As a Mac user, I find this performance disappointing. My AAO was on a table when it froze up, ventilation louvres unobstructed, and it did not seem hot, only fairly warm. I could move the pointer but it didn't do anything. It had been functioning for about 3 and 1/2 hours, plugged into the mains - not too much to ask, surely? I'd be very grateful for any suggestions. My questions are: 1/ is this a software fault - if so can it be cured, by me or should I wait for an update? 2/ Is this a hardware fault? In that case, a return to the maker is obviously indicated. This problem is a real shame because otherwise the machine is very convenient and neat, much admired by others, not just as a good bargain buy but for its good design. It is a machine which will be used a lot in public, connected to videoprojectors for demonstrations and lectures - therefore this problem is bad news for ACER. I don't feel I can recommend it to colleagues until this is sorted out.
I have the same experiences tooooo. and I found this always happens when connected to the net, whatever wired or to wireless AP. I'm gonna check my bios version and update it to the LEGENDARY "3305" and see whether the problem remains... :cry:
