Re: URGENT! Linux won't load

["Paul J. Keenan" <paul@funkiest.demon.co.uk>]

On Sat, Mar 04, 2000 at 05:51:06PM -0700, Matheson wrote:
> Hey,
> 
> I totally screwed up my friend's Linux.  I got the kernel source 2.2.1
> and when I configured it I set the CPU as Pentium, but the computer is
> actually a 486.  Now Linux won't boot and I really don't want to
> reinstall.  _Please_ help me.
> 
> Thanks,
> Cameron Matheson

Boot up using a previous good boot floppy, or the Debian rescue/root
disk set.  Recompile kernel, reboot and go.

In future, you can add another entry to your LILO config to point
to a known, good kernel.  This allows you to get your machine back
to a useable state from where you can find out what went wrong with
your new kernel build.

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Regards,
Paul