Here is an excerpt from the README:
LILO start message
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When LILO loads itself, it displays the word "LILO". Each letter is printed
before or after performing some specific action. If LILO fails at some
point, the letters printed so far can be used to identify the problem. This
is described in more detail in the technical overview.
Note that some hex digits may be inserted after the first "L" if a
transient disk problem occurs. Unless LILO stops at that point, generating
an endless stream of error codes, such hex digits do not indicate a severe
problem.
(<nothing>) No part of LILO has been loaded. LILO either isn't installed
or the partition on which its boot sector is located isn't active.
L <error> ... The first stage boot loader has been loaded and started,
but it can't load the second stage boot loader. The two-digit error
codes indicate the type of problem. (See also section "Disk error
codes".) This condition usually indicates a media failure or a geometry
mismatch (e.g. bad disk parameters, see section "Disk geometry").
NOTE ****
LI The first stage boot loader was able to load the second stage boot
loader, but has failed to execute it. This can either be caused by a
geometry mismatch or by moving /boot/boot.b without running the map
installer.
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LIL The second stage boot loader has been started, but it can't load
the descriptor table from the map file. This is typically caused by a
media failure or by a geometry mismatch.
LIL? The second stage boot loader has been loaded at an incorrect
address. This is typically caused by a subtle geometry mismatch or by
moving /boot/boot.b without running the map installer.
LIL- The descriptor table is corrupt. This can either be caused by a
geometry mismatch or by moving /boot/map without running the map
installer.
LILO All parts of LILO have been successfully loaded.
John Weldon
-----Original Message-----
From: Ana In�s Pintos [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 1999 10:20 AM
To: LINUX-ADMIN; LINUX-CONFIG
Subject: Installing LILO in the HD
Hi
I'm having problems installing LILO on the MBR.
I 've installed LILO during the installation of Linux. I 've selected to
installed it in the MBR with 30 secs to wait.
I have the /dev/hda2 as a Linux partition and /dev/hda1 a DOS partition.
When I start the machine it says: " LI_ " and doesn't boot.
I try with Shift, Ctrl, or Tab keys but nothing apperas.
what should I do?
Thanks
In�s
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