Core overheating

[Philipp Hachtmann]

Hi folks,

when browsing the google news archive I found several references to "halt and catch fire"
instructions on core memory based computers. The Honeywell minicomputers are also mentioned.

The assumption is: If the processor gets into an indirect accessing loop on the same memory
location (infinite) it will overheat the core and destroy it.

What do you think? Do I have to be careful? I never thought I could program my computer to death.
And such problems aren't mentioned in my programmers' guide and operation manuals.

Btw all my core memory is ok...

What's your opinion?

Regards,
Philipp