kernel 2.6.20 generates kernel panic at boot

[Lorenzo Bettini <bettini@dsi.unifi.it>]

Hi

I updated the linux sources (debian package) from 2.6.18 to 2.6.20.
Copied the previous .config and issued a make oldconfig

However, the new kernel does not boot: it freezes with a kernel panic
when trying to mount the root partition...

My laptop is a sony vaio...

On other computers (desktops) this kernel update succeeded without any
problem...

any clue please?

thanks in advance
	Lorenzo

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