Last night I updated to kernel 2.4.17. from kernel.org (plain vanilla
sources). Did my usual config and compile, and rebooted. Normally, I use
devfs (append devfs="mount", in lilo). However, the boot fails with an error
about "mkrootdev" failing - can't create node - error 17 (I'm working from
memory, from last night). Said it couldn't find the init parameter, and to
pass it to the kernel during boot. However, if I boot WITHOUT devfs (append
devfs="nomount"), it works fine.
I did check that devfs support is compiled in, and mounted during boot. I
have been using devfs since 2.4.8.
I think I may have missed a step somewhere, or that something more changed,
but I'm not sure where to investigate next. There was no readme that
mentioned updating any kernel support programs.
Pointers/explanations, anyone?
--
Goodbye youth, goodbye dreams,
The good times and the friends I used to know.
Goodbye freedom, hello fear,
A brave new world has suddenly appeared.
"Salvation Road", The Kinks
Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft?
Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
