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Old 03-01-2002, 04:59 PM   #1
bp_uk
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What causes this error message "initial console couldn't get started"?


I have just done a fresh install of Linux, and got this error message "initial console couldn't get started".

I was just wondering what causes this message, and if there is anything I can do to resolve it.

Thanks

BP
 
Old 03-01-2002, 09:04 PM   #2
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Hi..

Via Telnet Just chcek the inittab settings.

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