According to kernel-parameters.txt: combined_mode=ide
where "both" is the default. This tells the kernel to use libata or ide for the ide bus? I'm assuming this has to do with getting libata turned off, and use the legacy ide driver only. however, after rebooting, sda* was still used? wtf? -- Can't mount XFS drive after upgrading to Edgy (from dapper) https://launchpad.net/bugs/56384 -- kubuntu-bugs mailing list kubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-bugs