I too have a problem with attempting to use upstart as early start /init process. I'm attempting to use upstart in a embedded environment, so I have an initramfs built into my kernel that is a complete root filesystem. Unfortunately, upstart depends on /proc, which isn't mounted yet. I ended up rearranging the process_spawn function in that area to attempt to open /proc, but if it fails, i removed the process_error_abort call. If it succeeds, then attempt to write the oom_adj value as normal. It seems to work fine for my setup. It at least allows me to run rc.sysinit (or whatever other script) that will mount /proc.
/* Adjust the process OOM killer priority. */ snprintf (filename, sizeof (filename), "/proc/%d/oom_adj", getpid ()); fd = fopen (filename, "w"); if (! fd) { nih_error_raise_system (); // job_process_error_abort (fds[1], JOB_PROCESS_ERROR_OOM_ADJ, 0); } else { fprintf (fd, "%d\n", class->oom_adj); if (fclose (fd)) { nih_error_raise_system (); job_process_error_abort (fds[1], JOB_PROCESS_ERROR_OOM_ADJ, 0); } } Other than that, I have a problem with runlevel changes. Executing telinit X, or initctl emit runlevel RUNLEVEL=X, gets the following error: initctl: Unable to emit event: Did not receive a reply. Possible causes include: the remote application did not send a reply, the message bus security policy blocked the reply, the reply timeout expired, or the network connection was broken. Not sure why that error comes up...I don't get similar errors for other events that are emitted. Is this an upstart problem, or maybe a dbus configuration problem? Jeff Oliver Disclaimer: The information contained in this transmission, including any attachments, may contain confidential information of Panasonic Avionics Corporation. This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee(s) listed above. Unauthorized review, dissemination or other use of the information contained in this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please notify the sender by return email and promptly delete the transmission. -- upstart-devel mailing list upstart-devel@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/upstart-devel