[Coco] OT -- PC needs TWO Shut Downs

[Mike Pepe]

This really isn't typical of a memory problem. Memory problems are 
generally either completely random or totally persistent. Also they 
generally don't manifest themselves in that manner.

The most common cause of that particular behavior is a program that does 
not respond or play along with the shutdown sequence.

Best way to figure this out is to see what programs are running. Kill 
one and then try the shutdown- then reboot the thing and start over. You 
may find it that way. If not, it's something hidden, possibly malware, 
or even your antivirus package, etc.

I'm seeing a lot of weird behavior on machines from that vintage lately. 
The capacitors are crapping out and causing lots of strange behavior.

Fortunately PCs have almost no nostalgia value to me, so I'd happily 
trash it. I'll also take the same stance as I took with people 'round 
here running Red Hat 9. Time to upgrade. That was so 1998...