I checked out the suggestions. maxcpus=1/2 does not help, either with the installation nor in trying to get my processor back after the install. My bios setup is rather limited, and does not have any options for RAID.
One possible clue: if I use a i386 installation DVD, instead of the x86_64 one, the problems about "Starting udev..." and needing "maxcpus=0" do not appear. The installation starts up smoothly. The kernel messages do not appear, to me, to show anything unusual or troublesome. All devices, including 2 cpu processors, are detected. I aborted prior to setting up the partitions because I want to retain the 64-bit rpms for the moment. I also tried to switch the DVD from i386 to x86_64 when the language screen came up. However, a couple of screens later, when the catalogs were being established, I got a request to insert CD1 -- so no dice. I did not have any of these problems when I installed SuSE 10.1. Something has gone bad with 10.2, at least (for me) with the x86_64 install. A couple of bugzillas have been submitted. Although listed as 'critical,' they should be labeled as 'blockers' because even the workarounds will not provide a properly functional installation. New mastering and isos will be needed. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
