Randy Yates wrote:
> Aug 26 04:10:46 localhost syslogd 1.4.1: restart.
>
> Why was the log restarted? I was sound asleep, so it wasn't me.
>
> Pointers/ideas/education appreciated.

Probably because the log was rotated.
Ever notice those .1 .2 .3 .4 endings? It's gotta happen sometime.