I just tried to compile the latest 2.6.16.5 kernel and all I get is the same Error. I have had the problem with all the 2.6.16.X kernel. I compiled my current kernel 2.6.15.1 with no real problems. I am new to configuring kernels but I don't think I left any major options out during my config. The error I get is this:

Kernel Panic-Not Syncing VFS:unable to mount root FS on unknown - block(0,0)


I have AOPEN AX4C Max MB-Intel 875P chipset
One SATA strip array promise controller but linux not installed on that
Fedora installed on IDE harddrive that system boots from
1 Gig Ram DDR400
Nvidia 6600gt vid card
game theater xp snd card
2x cd/dvd rom
floppy

You need to have your filesystem support (ext3 or reiserfs or whatever you use) inside the kernel.
If those are comiled as modules you need to make a RAM disk (initrd) with those modules inside.

Here is something from slackware about initrd:
http://ftp.ntua.gr/pub/linux/slackwa.../README.initrd

And main board support should be embedded into kernel too (otherwise use initrd).

Ok I'm using RAM disk now and that fixed the kernel panic issue, but now I have ip table error. What area of the kernel config option will affect iptables? it is an error in line 3 of iptables. Also can any one tell me about the cryptographic api options. I am happy with SElinux.




Thanks for the help

maybe you just need to load the ip_tables and ip6_tables in one of your startup scipts