I have completed the whole installation of Slackware 10.2. Now the only problem I am facing is that after I boot it from LiLo the whole process is interrupted by a kernel panic.

The message is as follows:

Kernel Panic: VFS: Unable to mount root fs on 16:02!!

I guess it is sad But I have no clue as to what that means.

If I could receive some sort of help that would be great and very much appreciated.

could you list your hardware?

That would be a very long list.

I have an avaratec c3500 tablet pc.
I think the devices are of the IDE Standard.
I think It would help you out more to look up the specs online


Hold on here it is: Hope that helps!

ProcessorProcessor manufacturer AMD
Processor type Athlon XP-M
Performance index 2200+
Processor features PowerNow! technology
MainboardChipset type SiS M741
RAMRAM installed size 512 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM-333 MHz
Memory specification compliance PC2700
Display (Projector)Display (projector) diagonal size 12.1 in
Display (projector) technology TFT active matrix
Max resolution 1024 x 768
Video OutputGraphics processor SiS M741
Video MemoryVideo memory technology Shared video memory (UMA)
Storage Hard DriveHard drive 60 GB IDE
Optical StorageCD / DVD type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
Optical storage enclosure type Integrated
Optical Storage (2nd)2nd optical storage type None
Interface ProvidedInterface type Hi-Speed USB, Display / video, Audio, Microphone, Modem, Network
Interface provided VGA, Output, Input, Phone line, Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX, S-video output
Interface qty 4, 1
Connector type 4 pin USB Type A, 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Mini-phone 3.5 mm, RJ-11, RJ-45
ModemModem type Fax / modem
Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Storage Floppy DriveFloppy drive type None
Audio OutputAudio output type Sound card
Audio output compliant standards AC '97
Input DeviceInput device type Stylus, Keyboard, Touchpad, Touch-screen
OS ProvidedOS provided Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
BatteryBattery technology Lithium ion
Installed battery qty 1
Mfr estimated battery life 3 hour(s)
GeneralBuilt-in devices Wireless LAN antenna
System type Tablet PC
Cache MemoryCache Memory Type L2 cache
NetworkingData link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Networking type Network adapter
Dimensions & WeightDepth 9.8 in
Height 1.2 in
Weight 5.5 lbs
Width 11.6 in
Power DevicePower device form factor External
Storage RemovableRemovable storage type None
Slot ProvidedSlot provided 1 (1 free) Memory SO DIMM 200-pin, CardBus Type II
WarrantyService & support type 1 year warranty

i was thinking more sata vs. ide, but the more info the better.

can you boot to the system using the slack cd and post the following:

fdisk -l
cat /etc/lilo.conf

You will have to explain that a bit better for me

I really hate being a newb at this but as soon as I get a headstart at this I will be up there
in the ranks. But I appreciate your help so far.

I think this command you had me enter did something right since nothing negative happened.