> Mark Saad wrote:
>  > 
>  > > wrote:
>  > > > I then set in /boot/loader.conf 
>  > > > 
>  > > > dumpdev="/dev/da0s1b"
>  > > 
>  > > On 8-STABLE dumpdev should be defined in
> rc.conf(5). 
>  > > Not sure about
>  > > 6-STABLE offhand.
>  > 
>  > The box dies before init is started so dumpdev in
> rc.conf is pointless. 
> 
> I'm afraid you can't set dumpdev from the loader.
> 
> In ancient times it was possible to hardcode the dumpdev
> via the kernel configuration, but that option is long
> gone, AFAIK.
> 
Oliver so how do I get a core file of what the kernel is doing ? What is the 
"new way" of doing this ?

> Best regards
>    Oliver
> 
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