Tim Ferrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > what kind of entry do I need to add to lilo.conf to get lilo to boot > a alternate kernel located on a Zip disk? I can use a custom boot floppy > and mount the Zip disk (/dev/sda1) as root but it would be simpler if > I didn't need the floppy... one less disk to misplace ;-)
If your BIOS is able to acces the zip drive, you should be able to treat it as any other drive. Mount the zip drive and insert: image=<path>/vmlinuz.alt <---- the new alternative kernel label=alternative root=/dev/sdc7 <---- your root partition read-only in lilo.conf - Sten Anderson -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
