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Re: Xdm does not start after kernel compilation



Alexander Toresson wrote:

I myself has added those ip* modules. Dunno if I need them. It was while trying to get my wireless nic to work.

Anyway, do you know how to get fn-setup to work in linux?

Regards, Alexander Toresson



unga bunga! what a ton of modules!

here's a few things to consider:

when you're compiling, consider all that nice info you've listed, strip out what you don't need (of course), and track down and compile the following *into* the kernel:

-the proper chipsets ( ide/pci/agp/isa/southbridge)
-isa/pnp support
-your root filesystem type

those ip modules you added are most likely for ipv6 and firewalling with iptables. if your machine is directly connected to the internet, then it's a good idea to at least use iptables.

as far as x goes, a good idea is to edit your /etc/inittab and set it to runlevel 3 instead of 5 to boot into console. that way, if x bails, you should still have an environment to work with.

just a few things to try.

hth.

-jeff



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