Re: kernel compile

test user (test@acvilon.bg)
Sun, 30 Nov 1997 01:31:15 +0200 (EET)


On Thu, 27 Nov 1997, Isman Ali wrote:

> I tried to compile my kernel. Because o need to enable the <firewall
> options>. After compilation then i run al the makeable, i.e make dep,
> make run until zlilo. but when i reboot the box i will get this
> problem,
>
> unable to mount root:
>
> and also kernel panic. I've flip and read the kernel howto-but seems
> that this problem is a more advanced and need an experienced user. Any
> suggestions?
>
> --
Hi,
you can use rdev utility to locate which disk or partition kernel try to
mount as root.
2. it is possible that you forgot to compile root fs like ext2 in kernel
(not compile ext2 as module)
I use for kernel compilation
make dep ;make clean ;time make zImage

bye