> I need to prepare my linux for firewall. so i need to recompile
>
>
> i've run everything from make config to lilo,but when ireboot trhe
> kernel, it prompt me with this error:
>
> VFR:cannot openrootdevice 03:05
> kernel panic:VFS:unable tomount root fs on 03:05..
>
> what is this? well that wasn't my first time recompile the kernel..need
> help!!!
>
> i don'thave any scsinorany pci devicein here..:~(
Well, have you compiled support for IDE hard disks? If you have an
old hard disk, did you add it at compile time? I understand you use lilo,
so, unless you have put in lilo a strange root option, rdev is worthless.
Hope this helps.
Mihai
Mihai Ibanescu Dynamic Network Technologies
http://sysadm.dntis.ro/~misa Moara de Foc 35, et. 7, 6600 Iasi
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