new kernel wont boot

celtic32 · 09-02-2002, 06:09 AM

When booting a new compiled kernel the boot stalls at the following message:
'Warning: unable to open an initial console'

why is this happening.
also, what files should be in the /boot directory apart from the bzImage -> compressed kernel.
does the System.map need to amtch the kernel or is it always the same and where should it be.
any other files needed i the /boot directory

thanks in advance

R

sarin · 09-02-2002, 07:16 AM

I am not really sure about this. But I remember I had such problems while trying to add support for devfs. I think there are some boot time options or something. See if you are using this and if yes make sure it is well configured.
--Sarin

pbharris · 09-02-2002, 10:48 PM

hello,
did you include virtual terminal support under the charactor device settings? that would be my first guess.

for what belongs in /boot - i have vmlinuz, System.map and the kernels initrd.img file.

celtic32 · 09-03-2002, 03:49 AM

I have included virtual terminal support.....
i need a cry