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Re: net install , initrd, kernel 2.6.10 install woes



So OK, that confirms my interpretation of the reasons to use initrd.
That still does not explain my current predicament.

Any explanation, anyone ?

Thanks,

Jeff

On Thu, 2005-02-03 at 11:37 +0100, Benedict Verheyen wrote:
> If you know your hardware and only have to compile a kernel for that 
> system, an initrd is not needed.
> When you make a distro and want people to be able to use a kernel as 
> they install it without knowing
> their hardware, an initrd is your only option.
> 
> Regards,
> Benedict
> 
> 



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