thanks. the patch mentioned, 86b1e8dd83cbb0fcbf3d61d2b461df8be1f528cf, currently available at https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/485751/ fixes the issue. i've attached the patch also. -matt
** Patch added: "x86: Make relocatable kernel work with new binutils" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/binutils/+bug/673236/+attachment/2092454/+files/tip-x86-urgent-x86-Make-relocatable-kernel-work-with-new-binutils.patch -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/673236 Title: maverick toolchain producing unbootable (hanging) kernels -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
