Re: Missing /lib/modules/2.2.17 file
"Keith & Cecile Schooley" wrote:
>In the process of compiling a new kernel, I renamed my /lib/modules/2.2.17
>file. I won't take you along the convoluted process that made me think that
>that was a good idea. Anyway ...
>
>I can't boot up. I keep getting an endless series of messages that
>/lib/modules/2.2.17 can't be accessed because it isn't there. Is there
>anything analogous to Windows' "safe mode" that could get me into the system
>just enough to get to /lib/modules/2.2.17-old and change it back?
>
>Boot floppy doesn't work; it just gets me to the same point. Any
>suggestions before I decide to re-install?
boot: linux init=/bin/bash
This should stop before anything that needs modules is loaded.
Don't forget to sync your disk before rebooting.
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