Re: KERNEL 2.6.10 BOOT PROBLEM
Well I also have installed kernel-image-2.6.10-1-686, which of course
works with no problem,but I wanted to compile one from kernel.org.
What are those advantages if I use the kernel from debian?Why would it
be better to work with those?
On Sat, 2005-03-05 at 20:58 +0100, Michael S wrote:
> Hi bog,
>
> sorry I can't contribute to solve your particular problem. I just wanted
> to point out that there is no need to compile your own kernel with
> debian. I work with the precompiled kernel images for years which use
> dynamic driver module loading.
>
> Look for package kernel-image-2.6.10-1-386 or i.e.
> kernel-image-2.6.10-1-686 for Pentiums in the unstable distribution.
> apt-get install ... and follow the instructions.
>
> In fact I think you will loose a lot of debians advantages if you bypass
> the package manager by getting and compiling sources from kernel.org
> directly.
>
> If you want to compile your kernel anyway, use the kernel-source-*
> packages and the instructions on
> http://www.debian.org/doc/FAQ/ch-kernel.en.html
>
> Michael
>
> bog wrote:
> > Hi!
> > I downloaded 2.6.10 from kernel.org,compiled it and made the new links
> > in lilo.conf
> > when I try to boot it I get the following problem:
> >
> > VFS:Cannot open root device "306" or unknown-block(3,6)
> >
> > Please append a correct "root" boot option
> >
> > Kernel panic-not syncing:VFS:unable to mount root fs on
> > unknown-block(3,6)
> >
> > I know the path for root is good in lilo(root=/dev/hda6)
> >
> > I am not using sata.
> >
> > I found on the net that I should disable advance partition selection.I
> > did that.
> > The support for the file system is compiled into the kernel.
> >
> > Although I did these things still won't boot from the new kernel.
> >
> > What should I do?Where is the problem?
> > Can you help me?
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> >
>
>
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