Alarming message when running Python code

[J. Cliff Dyer]

peter wrote:
> I'm not sure if this query should be directed to comp.lang.python or
> comp.os.linux.misc so I intend to post it to both with apologies if
> it's inappropriate on either.
>
> I have a small python utility which I wrote myself and which crawls
> through a directory comparing all possible pairs of files.  Under
> Windows it works fine, while the same code under Linux (Fedora Core 3)
> works for a while then starts continuously throwing up the following
> message
>
> Message from syslog at localhost at [date/time]
> localhost kernel: CPU1: Temperature above threshold
>
> While the code is continues to work, it is greatly slowed by these
> constant messages, and of ourse I am left wondering if my computer is
> about to explode!
>
> Is it really true that the code causes overheating under Linux and not
> under Windows?  Or does Windows ignore the problem (and so am I
> risking damage by running the code)? Or are the Linux messages
> spurious, and if so how can I suppress them and ensure they do not
> slow the running of the code?
>
> Grateful for any help - preferably not too technical.
>
> Peter
>
>   
How well is the fan working on your computer?

How recently have you cleaned the dust out of it?

Touch it.  Is it hot?

Do you have the same problem if you turn off your computer for two hours
before you run your program?

I wouldn't run the risk if it were my computer.  If a basic cleaning
doesn't take care of the problem, take your computer to a professional.

Cheers,
Cliff

P.S. This is not a python-specific issue.