I've gone through the 2.6.36 config. It's indeed overflowing with exotic options, some of which I have never even read the description for. I've gone through them, but let's keep their pruning on the programme in case tackling anything else doesn't lead anywhere.
As for the common config options, I too suggest removing initramfs completely. The target CPU is set as a generic 64b. Judging by your `emerge --info`, you probably have a Pentium 4. The config will also start SELinux by default. God knows I'm not proficient with SELinux, but I suppose it requires extended attributes support in the filesystem. Ext_attr is enabled for ext3 (you /boot), but disabled for reiserfs, which in turn seems to be on your /, judging by the fstab. At any rate, removing SELinux out of the kernel completely will be far from harmful (unless you know you need it and actually use it for something specific, of course). ATA-related options seem to be OK. The /dev nodes should be called sda*. Your `emerge --info` implies that the system isn't all that old. That's very good. I think it's well possible to run at least an 'emerge -uD world' on the system without messing it up irreversibly. That's one big (albeit somewhat off-topic) suggestion, in case you're not switching to another distro really soon. I can also imagine some highly unlikely, yet possible collision between the relatively recent in-kernel ext3/reiserfs drivers and the old userland. If it doesn't cause an avalanche of updates, try emerging the latest stable udev, e2fsprogs, reiserfsprogs and perhaps also util-linux and baselayout. Just to be sure. Don't rely on dependencies absolutely (such as in case of the intended udev semi-update). Another unlikely, but possible problem: long-forgotten custom udev rules that are in some way incompatible with something new. Of course, this may / may not apply depending on how far you get during the boot-up. So far for the first-hand stuff. Let's wait here for your updates on the latest events. -rz Lindsay Haisley (Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:38:53 -0500): > OK, Roman, > > I've posted a new kernel config for 2.6.36-gentoo-r5. I haven't had a > chance to back down the system and try it out yet. > > <http://www.fmp.com/~fmouse/vishnu/vishnu_kernel-2.6.36-gentoo-r5_config.txt> > > This should be everything you wanted to see in order to impart some of > your great wisdom and infinite Linux knowledge to me ;-) > > Other files you requested are shown in the index at > <http://www.fmp.com/~fmouse/vishnu/>, as previously noted. > > Have at! >
