Hi Ryan,
On 28-Mar-99 Ryan Rafferty wrote:
> However, after the "freeing unused memory" and "mounting root" messages
> the boot process halts without starting INIT. I believe that is because
> I
> am using the old root-2 disk image plus some older RPMS for a boot disk;
> am I correct in assuming that I need to update the root image for use
> with
> newer kernels? If so, can I use the RPMS from
> intel.cleveland.lug.net:/pub/Mipsel/RPMS (compiled for the Cobalt Qube)
> or
> must I use the RPMS for DECStations?
Well, that's one of the advantages of Linux/MIPS, binary compatibility. You
can use both :-).
Just in case you're having troubles with your root filesystem,
ftp://ftp.linux.sgi.com/pub/linux/mips/mipsel/root/declinuxroot-990128.tgz
might be a good start for a more up to date one.
Happy hacking.
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Regards,
Harald
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