On Tuesday 08 January 2002 22:48, you wrote: > Andre Dubuc wrote: > > I just installed kernel 2.4.8-31.2 to upgrade from 2.4.3-20. Later. I > > tried to install kernel 2.4.17.1-1 which did not install, because of > > failed dependencies. > > > > On reboot, I noticed a few error messages during boot-up. I wonder what > > they mean, and whether they're serious: > > > > > > Change_root: old root has d_count= 2 > > Trying to unmount old root . . . <3>error -16 > > Change root to /initrd: error -2 > > > > > > Everything seems to be working OK with the 2.4.8-31.2 kernel. I'm > > wondering whether these error messages were generated by the .17 kernel? > > > > Is there any possibility that the attempt to install the .17 kernel has > > left a "residue" that is messing something up? Do I need to "uninstall" > > it, even though it was never really "installed". If the .17 kernel > > attempt did interfere with the .8 kernel, should I uninstall & re-install > > it? What would the command be to uninstall? > > > > I'm rather new at kernel installation. In hindsight, I probably > > shouldn't have messed with the .17 kernel. > > > > Tia for any assistance on this, > > Regards, > > Andre > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com > > Greetings, > > I just learned today to fix the: Change root to /initrd: error -2 you > simply have to make a directory /initrd > as root > > mkdir /initrd > > will solve that error message. For the reason do a search of the > mandrake news group. I asked the question a little earlier in the > mailing list. > Thanks to the person who responded to my inquiry in the mandrake news > group. As for the other errors, I am not sure so hopefully a more > informed individual will help out on those. > > Pat
Thanks Pat, I appreciate the quick reply. I'm not too sure what you mean by "Mandrake News Group" -- I presume you mean "Mandrake Users" board? Thanks again! Regards, Andre -- Please pray the Holy Rosary to end the holocaust of abortion. Remember, in your prayers, the suffering souls in Purgatory. May God bless you abundantly with His love! For a free Cenacle Scriptural Rosary Booklet -- http://www.webhart.net/csrb/
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