kernel reboots on loading
 

hello all;

I just got one of those 2.6 kernels, test 5, for acpi on my notebook.

I compiled it exactly the same as a 2.4 (which worked) en the kernel now reboots on boot on, what am i doing wrong?

Or help me with this

I still have my old 2.4 kernel, and i have a problem with installing the cpufreq backport,
it gives a compile error, but I think it is already in the patch part (hunk x failed)
Yes, I have the right version number.

thanks for your replies and even for reading this.

Are there any error messages on the screen just before it reboots? - what are the last messages.

the latest error message i was able to see was

Warning: Unable to find initial console

and then a reboot...:cry:

i would start with an independent linux to view the log-file

maybe try this easy-to-use debian-clone (knoppix): http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/index-old-en.html

that is not the problem, my 2.4 still boots ok (knoppix = 2.4, my latest download is).
But i am recompiling it right now, I think I forgot to compile the /dev filesystem support in it.

I shall let you know it worked or not

PS. is knoppix pronounced as "noppix" or "knoppix"

i met the lead-programmer at the CeBit '03 and he pronounced it with a hard 'k' at the beginning

Oh - man! Those kernels are more than a little different from 2.4 kernels.If you think you'll have to have it read some how-to's and do a search at the gentoo forums for 2.6 kernels.You don't even use the same commands for compiling it.

I think i need some howto's...
I can't load and unload any modules:confused:

thank you all for your replies

P.S. when will the first 2.6 stable be out (I am newbie so takes it mostly months to years or a couple of weeks)

You need 'module init tools' for that.If your 2.4 kernel works it might be a good idea to stay away from 2.6 for now.