On Wed, 11 Sep 2002, J.S.Sahambi wrote: > Well, thanks for the replies about kernel upgrading :) > > Based on these replies I just installed Kernel 2.4.19-686 with > apt-get install kernel-image-2.4.19-686 > > Then I changed the lilo.conf for the new and old kernel. > While booting from new kernel it panics and gives the following message > and hangs: > ********************* > VFS: Cannot open root device "306" or 03:06 > Pleae append a correct "root=" boot option > Kernel panic: VFS: Unable to mont root fs on 03:06 > ******************** > > I will like to mention that my "/" file system is ext3 (journling). Can > that be a problem? > > > If yes, do I have to download the source (of 2.4.19) and recompile :| ?
Hi, did you compile the kernel with initrd ... if so please add a line in your lilo.conf (something like initrd=/initrd.img). Oliver --- ... don't touch the bang-bang fruit -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
