Hello, I came across this problem during an install of Debian 2.1. On a 13 GB HD, I partitioned off the first 13 cylinders for root. Lilo runs, but does not boot the system. When I attempted to use the Debian rescue disk, it gives me an error saying LILO can't install and that the likely cause for this error is because of an "overlarge root partion" (over 1024 cylinders).
If anybody could offer any help with this problem, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, devon