On 09 Jun 2004, Kolione wrote: > i am running and older version of sarge,(havent upgraded in a while) and > my swap will not mount, i get > mount: mount point none does not exist > the relevant part from my /etc/fstab > > /dev/hda2 none swap sw 0 0 > > im wondering what i have missed, everything seems to be in order, > checked google to no avail > any information would be appreciated. > > Thanks > >
Are you using a 2.6 kernel? On changing to this recently from 2.4 I had exactly the same experience as you. After fiddling for a bit without success I did mkswap on the relevant /dev and I could then mount it without difficulty. I don't know why this should be but it's what happened. Anthony -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] || http://www.acampbell.org.uk using Linux GNU/Debian || for book reviews, electronic Windows-free zone || books and skeptical articles -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
