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List:       linux-kernel
Subject:    Re: [PATCH] devfs v144 available
From:       Richard Gooch <rgooch () ras ! ucalgary ! ca>
Date:       1999-11-30 22:14:53
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Colin Ngam writes:
> Richard Gooch wrote:
> 
> >   Hi, all. Version 144 of my devfs patch is now available from:
> > http://www.atnf.csiro.au/~rgooch/linux/kernel-patches.html
> > The devfs FAQ is also available here.
> > This work has been sponsored by SGI.
> 
> I applied the patch on the specified kernel and on boot up I get the
> following error messages right after "Starting linuxconf"
> 
> INIT: Id "1" respawning too fast: disabled for 5 minutes
> 
> for 1 to 6 .. it just sits there!
> 
> I cannot get out of it etc.
> 
> I did not change any scripts or startup file except for fstab to use
> the new device names.

Probably getty is failing because /dev/tty? doesn't exist. Did you
make sure to start devfsd *very* early in your boot scripts and
configure it to create compatibility entries?

BTW: there's no need to Cc the kernel list (or my announce list). I
see things faster if they're just sent to me anyway.

				Regards,

					Richard....
Permanent: rgooch@atnf.csiro.au
Current:   rgooch@ras.ucalgary.ca


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