> Just ensure that the kernel is pointed to the root (/) file > system (viz rdev kernel_name). If your root partition is hda9, > then ensure it is pointing to /dev/hda9. > > My gut feeling is that the error lies here: > > c:\loadlin\loadlin.exe c:\loadlin\vmlinuz root=/dev/hda8 ro
Yes, it was ! you are right ! Such a silly mistake ! I thought that since it is booting RH I thought it should point to the /boot partition rather than the root partition which was staring at my face all the while from your how to. Changed it to hda9 and now it works. Sorry about the wasted bandwidth! > > Please note, that loadlin does not have any advantage over LILO > or grub except under the following circumstances: > > a) Its ability to boot an UMSDOS installation (viz Linux itself > is totally installed in a MS-DOS partition). > > b) Booting alternate OSs (like QNX and BeOS) which are > installed on non-primary partitions or under DOS partitions. I thought I should try this alternate mechanism too. It gets boring to boot linux thru MBR and LILO for the past 3 years. N S Srikanth ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by: INetU Attention Web Developers & Consultants: Become An INetU Hosting Partner. Refer Dedicated Servers. We Manage Them. You Get 10% Monthly Commission! INetU Dedicated Managed Hosting http://www.inetu.net/partner/index.php _______________________________________________ linux-india-help mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-india-help
