Recompilation of the kernel

s_shenbaga · 04-14-2005, 04:15 AM

After recompilation of my kernel iam getting " VFS: Unable to mount root file system on 00:00" and " Please append a correct "root=" boot option". How can I rectify?

harken · 04-14-2005, 05:13 AM

First of all, this question should belong to Linux-Software or Linux-General rather than here.
You should edit your bootloader's configuration file and append, just like the error output says, a "root=" option to your kernel parameters line. Something like (hd1,0) if, for example, your bootloader is GRUB and you have Linux installed on a 2nd harddisk, first partition.

Mara · 04-14-2005, 03:06 PM

Moved: Your question is a technical one, so it fits better in a technical forum.

I hope you still have an option to boot your previous kernel. It's very likely that you've missed something important - like your filesystem support. Boot your old kernel and compile your noew one again, checking all the options. If you have dounts, post your configuration to the forum.