Asked to restart computer after grey screen

While using my Imac with Lion a grey screen came down from the top of the screen and asked me to restart my computer. Happened once befor and said somethign about a Kernnel?

This will get you started - http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/kernelpanics.html

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