On 2008-05-16 14:48 +0200, Bill wrote: > I'm tweaking a new kernel for my old laptop to install a new module. > > At boot I see a number of 'fail' messages scroll past on the > screen, but they don't show up in dmesg /var/log/dmesg > /var/log/syslog /var/log/messages etc. These files are > practically devoid of error messages. > > Where can I find the 'complete' output of my boot process?
In Debian's default boot configuration: nowhere. You need to edit /etc/default/bootlogd and change BOOTLOGD_ENABLE=No to Yes. After a reboot, you will find the log in /var/log/boot. Sven -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]