Re: custom kernel without initrd and with udev

[Dom <toyer@rpdom.net>]

On 07/07/12 16:53, Stephen Powell wrote:
> On Fri, 06 Jul 2012 19:08:14 -0400 (EDT), Mike McClain wrote:
> > Is anyone running a custom kernel without an initrd with udev?
> > Any tips, pointers will be appreciated.
>
> It's getting harder and harder to get along without an initrd these
> days.  Why is it so important to you not to use one?  As others
> have pointed out, using a UUID or LABEL specification for the root
> file system makes it impossible to get the root file system mounted
> if you don't use an initrd.

I didn't know that.

It seems my kernel doesn't either, because it is working just fine with 
UUIDs and no initrd ;-)

I agree there are issues with labels though, which is a pity.

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Dom