I had a similar problem and never solved it. I posted to this group and didn't get an answer. It sounds like you were running a pre-packaged kernel version 2.4.something - at some point the pre-packaged kernels started using initrd images to boot and I was never able to figure out how to boot via initrd via the rescue floppy . . .
If you have a few hundred mb available to setup a partition, if you install from a CD, you should be able to get LILO back, and then enter the proper stanza for your full system. Then re-run LILO to get it running from your full systems root partition with the initrd=/initrd.img directive. Good luck. madmac On 22 Nov 2002, 10:27:25, Haralambos wrote: > I've tried rescue root=/dev/hda3 (this changed from the previous > /dev/hda4) > > I've tried going into ash, the Bourne shell clone & re-running lilo, > only go get back "invalid argument." > > But, but, there is a perfectly fine root partition @ /dev/hda3...! > > I've tried the Tux installer, to re-run lilo, same "invalid argument...." > > When I try to boot, with my boot floppy or was it rescue (?), anyways, > error message reads "Kernel panic: No init found. Try passing init= > option to kernel." > > Well, I am not panicking just yet (Kernel is-surely both panicking would > be baaaad!), mild apprehension & some effects of sleep deprivation..... > > *BFN* > > Greek Geek :-) > > > > > -- Doug MacFarlane [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
