Re: "Simple" kernel compilation question

2001-09-30 Thread Michael C. Alonzo
On Sun, Sep 30, 2001 at 01:20:51AM -0400, Akintayo Holder wrote: > Hi, > Could some one tell me what is initrd-2.X.X.gz, and how do i go about > creating a new one. I just compiled my kernel and i can't seem to find > any docs that explain this file, and how you create it. > > thanks > >

Re: "Simple" kernel compilation question

2001-09-30 Thread Osamu Aoki
initrd is something like "initial rood directory image for booting". "man make-kpkg" and see "--initrd" Also read "man lilo" and make sure to set up your lilo correct. Cheers;-) On Sun, Sep 30, 2001 at 01:20:51AM -0400, Akintayo Holder wrote: > Hi, > Could some one tell me what is initrd-2

"Simple" kernel compilation question

2001-09-29 Thread Akintayo Holder
Hi, Could some one tell me what is initrd-2.X.X.gz, and how do i go about creating a new one. I just compiled my kernel and i can't seem to find any docs that explain this file, and how you create it. thanks -- Program complexity grows until it exceeds the capabilities of the programmer who