While it appears there is some kernel interaction it isn't just a kernel issue. I did further testing and came up with some interesting results.
ami | aki | ari | full boot | init message go to console fedora ami-2547a34c | fedora aki-b51cf9dc | fedora ari-b31cf9da | Yes | Yes ubuntu ami-1a658573 | fedora aki-b51cf9dc | fedora ari-b31cf9da | No | Yes ubuntu ami-1a658573 | aki-9c1efef5 | ari-901efef9 | Yes | No fedora ami-2547a34c | aki-9c1efef5 | ari-901efef9 | Yes | Yes A fedora userspace with the karmic kernel/initrd will boot and display init messages to the console. -- ssh host key fingerprint no longer available in the console log https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/431103 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs