Messages in this thread | | | From | Denis Vlasenko <> | Subject | Re: Linux Kernel 2.4.x Bug | Date | Wed, 25 Sep 2002 10:04:05 -0200 |
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On 24 September 2002 19:34, DragonK wrote: > I'm sorry if I'm sending this to the wrong persons, > but I really don't know whom I should send this to. > > My problem involves ALL linux kernels 2.4.x. All > versions I've tried on my machine lock up at boot time > (no panic, no oops, just plain old dead), just after > writing "Uncompressing linux kernel...Ok, now booting > the kernel...". The kernel banner DOES NOT appear. I > compiled every kernel with a minimal set of options > (and CPU=386) but nothing; I've even installed the > latest Lilo.
I'd compile 2.2 and 2.4 kernels with most conservative settings, put them on a diskettes and try at several PCs. No, not a full Linux, just a kernel.
That way you can collect some data as to which PCs do not like 2.4
Also you can stick debugging in the early boot stages and investigate.
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If you have/can install DOS, you may use this bootloader for debugging. It is small and source is easy to understand (I hope)
http://www.imtp.ilyichevsk.odessa.ua/linux/vda/linld/
You need *devel.tar* file only if you don't have Borland C, otherwise take much smaller linld095.tar.bz2
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