Problems with kernel recompiling

[Vadim Kutsyy <vadim@kutsyy.com>]

I want to recompile the kernel.  I config and compiling went without any
problem (I am trying 2.2.18pre21 static on woody).  Hwever, when I am
restrarting computer, Xserver starts, but gdm doesn't, so all what I am
getting is gray screen whithout anything at all.  

Any recomendations?  

I also tried 2.4.test12 with exactly the same result.

Thanks.
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Vadim Kutsyy
The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor               PhD Student
http://www.kutsyy.com                           vadim@kutsyy.com