Help! Debian unbootable after XP re-install :-(

[Haralambos <haralambos@ihug.co.nz>]

Hi yall,

not a pretty site down here....

I've tried rescue root=/dev/hda3  (this changed from the previous 
/dev/hda4)

I've tried going into ash, the Bourne shell clone & re-running lilo, 
only go get back "invalid argument."

But, but, there is a perfectly fine root partition @ /dev/hda3...!

I've tried the Tux installer, to re-run lilo, same "invalid argument...."

When I try to boot, with my boot floppy or was it rescue (?), anyways, 
error message reads "Kernel panic: No init found. Try passing init= 
option to kernel."

Well, I am not panicking just yet (Kernel is-surely both panicking would 
be baaaad!), mild apprehension & some effects of sleep deprivation.....

*BFN*

Greek Geek  :-)