Yes. i have been having similar problems with a host of attemps to both patch, install updated "default" kernels, and also with re-installation with the same = original kernal versions. I have gotten the same messages. I have a pdc 20276 IDE/promise controller on my board and after applying either a patch, an rpm ( both a default and a mantel "next" version) and subsequently the original (default CD suppied) kernel I have the same issues - cant unable to mount image or /dev/hdX is not a valid device. I found an incomplete work around by disable said Promise features in the bios but something screwy about the way the modules linking is happening. I have had the loopback in and out of the config/complie and the results are the same. At one point I thought I had it stable but then the module config/links weren't right as stated earlier. I wonder if one or more scripts/calls aren't being made or made right. Cheers, Curtis On Friday 02 August 2002 14:01, tabanna wrote:
After many attempts, I am not able to install latest Kernel for SuSE 8
Kernel Panic occurs on boot-up.
Have NOT been able to run < MK_INITRD > & get message "Unable Mount Image" { believe this may be related to loop-back device?}
Surely, it must be possible to install new DEFAULT Kernel ?
Any ideas what might be wrong, please ? { my present kernel is compiled from Source }
thanks.
best wishes
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