Re: compiling non-initrd 2.6 kernel?

From: William Ballard (nospam_50916_at_alltel.net)
Date: 09/29/05

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    Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:16:54 -0400
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    On Wed, Sep 28, 2005 at 10:05:05PM -0300, Bruno Buys wrote:
    > I'm trying to compile a 2.6 non-initrd kernel, but all I get are kernel
    > panics. Did someone here manage to do it, or have any good link in this
    > subject?
    > I'm more or less following the article from
    > http://www.debian-administration.org/articles/202 with a few
    > adaptations, including remove the --initrd option.
    > When booting, kernel panic tells me unable to mount root fs (which is
    > reiser 3.6). I'm positive I compiled support inside the kernel for it.
    > Other than that, I can't see where else I can try to tweak...
    > Any help?

    I have never been able to figure how how to COMPILE an initrd.
    I just compile most things as Y not M. 

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