LinuxQuestions.org
Visit Jeremy's Blog.
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Software
User Name
Password
Linux - Software This forum is for Software issues.
Having a problem installing a new program? Want to know which application is best for the job? Post your question in this forum.

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 07-25-2005, 10:20 PM   #1
TotalDefiance
Member
 
Registered: Jan 2004
Distribution: Slackware, RH, WBEL
Posts: 65

Rep: Reputation: 15
RedHat Alpha 6.2 eth0 "delaying initialization" problem


I recently installed RedHat 6.2 Alpha on an old DEC Multia. The install went fine *with some tweaking*. I know that the kernel I am using had the correct modules to utilize the onboard NIC as I installed the OS over FTP. However, after booting from the installtion (rather than setup media) when running service network start/ifup eth0 loopback is brought up and I then recieve the following error:

Delaying eth0 initialization.

eth0 is never brought up, and running service network start results in the expected [FAILED] error.

I have googled this a bit and seen some old mailing lists on the subject, but no definitative answer. The Multia does have 2 PCMCIA slots, however the ethernet card is a built in 10baseT.

Also, I have statically configured eth0 and the config is correct.

Last edited by TotalDefiance; 07-25-2005 at 10:22 PM.
 
Old 07-26-2005, 12:21 AM   #2
TotalDefiance
Member
 
Registered: Jan 2004
Distribution: Slackware, RH, WBEL
Posts: 65

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: 15
again, fixed my own problem. I had not finalized the install (like i said, some tweaking on the alpha) and was still using my boot kernel, not the installed one. once I installed MILO to disk and set it to use my system kernel, all was well.
 
Old 07-26-2005, 02:06 AM   #3
Simon Bridge
LQ Guru
 
Registered: Oct 2003
Location: Waiheke NZ
Distribution: Ubuntu
Posts: 9,211

Rep: Reputation: 198Reputation: 198
Well done excellent post and a good contribution to the forum.

Of course, anyone running RH8 or less is normally strongly urged to upgrade. However - installing an old OS to an old computer is probably wise. Keep up the good work.
 
  


Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Bringing up interface eth0 Delaying eth0 initialization. [ FA bansal_ashok Linux - Networking 4 05-27-2005 10:09 AM
eth0 "not present" according to Redhat 9 briankb713 Linux - Networking 7 01-25-2005 03:45 AM
xirc2ps_cs device eth0 does not seem to be present, delaying initialization Donic Linux - Laptop and Netbook 7 08-26-2004 02:45 PM
eth0 problem - system saying "check cable?" Lui Linux - Networking 5 06-12-2004 04:07 PM
"Determining IP information for eth0... failed." (DHCP problem) einnocent Linux - Networking 4 10-20-2003 12:59 AM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Software

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:45 PM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration