Re: [SLUG] Red Hat 6.2 problem

From: Paul M Foster (paulf@quillandmouse.com)
Date: Sat Jul 07 2001 - 19:04:29 EDT


On Sat, Jul 07, 2001 at 12:29:09PM -0400, Gypsy wrote:

> Paul M Foster wrote:
> >
> > This is because of the way you're booting (single user mode). You
> > _could_ load modules, but it would be tedious; that's why the boot process
> > normally does this automatically.
> >
> > You're beyond my expertise at this point. If you can boot into Windows,
> > then it sounds like maybe your hardware's okay (though Windows is more
> > forgiving of crappy hardware). I'd guess your boot files are messed
> > up, but I can't say in what way. Did you say you'd reinstalled with the
> > same problem? Did you try wiping the Linux partition with fdisk after
> > booting as above, and then reinstalling?
> >
> > If no one can offer better advice, you might consider coming to a
> > meeting. Busted machines/distros are always welcome.
> >
> Yes, I did wipe the linux partition with fdisk before reinstalling. I
> can boot into Windows without problems and can use the installation disk
> to boot to linux in single user mode.
>

Just for grins, once you're booted into single user mode, try this:

telinit 3

See what that does, and report back.

> I'd love to come to a meeting but I work until 6:00 PM and carpool. I
> wouldn't be able to make it home and then back to the meeting.

Weekend meetings? Dunedin? New Port Richey?

Paul



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