[ale] kernel compile won't boot

[Wandered Inn]

Figured this one out.  First of all the two kernels I 'thought' we from
the same config differ by one element, a nic driver that was a module in
one and in the kernel in the other.  Problem was, the kernel version of
the nic driver needs updating, so I assume this was causing the
problem.  I recompiled with the nic driver as a module and the machine
boots now.

This machine has one of the linksys cards I had inquired about earlier
this week.  To get the thing to work, you've got to compile the driver
separately and manually place it in the /lib/modules dir.  Now, the box
boots and the nic is properly recognized.

Thanks for the assist.

Mike Kachline wrote:
> 
> On Wed, 16 Aug 2000, Wandered Inn wrote:
> 
> > My apologies, actually the last thing that's displayed is:
> >
> > boot:
> > Loading linux..................
> <snip>
> 
>         Geoffrey,
> 
>         My hunch is that your "stuck" kernel was compiled for a different
> CPU than what you've got (Ie, Athlon compile, PII box.). I base this on
> the observation that, typically, the first thing that the kernel does once
> it has uncompressed is to detect the CPU, as well as IO APICs (Which you
> may want to try turning on/off also). I know that I've had this exact same
> problem before, and I think I fixed it either with the CPU type, or the IO
> APIC feature. If those don't work, I would also check that you've got the
> right "chipset" built (Under "IDE, ATA and ATAPI Block devices") for your
> box.
> 
>                 Hope this helps,
>                                 - Mike
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