Scott, this is a regression on all kind of hw machines that do not have a video card and use serial for output. never mind the ia64. The installer used to do the inittab magic at install time. Perhaps we need to check with Colin what needs to be done since inittab is not used anymore?
Fabio ** Changed in: upstart (Ubuntu) Sourcepackagename: upstart => debian-installer Status: Rejected => Confirmed ** Also affects: upstart (Ubuntu) Importance: Untriaged Status: Unconfirmed -- doesn't hanlde console on ttyS* on ia64 https://launchpad.net/bugs/60503 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs