[CLUG] Re: adams unbootable machine.

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Mon Sep 10 18:02:29 IST 2001


> I would tell you what settings you need if weren't for the fact that 
> MandrakeUpdate just made my machine unbootable after updating the
> kernel.

If you aint got a bbc (greatest invention ever!!)  then i recomend going to a 
one of the linux sites and downloading a minidistro like toms root boot disk.  
it fits on one single floppy and has all the tools you need to go in there and 
play with your system to get it back up and running.  mandrake usually kicks 
the old kernel out to the root fs with the extension .old, afaik.  if not you 
can try and reboot your system by messing with /etc/lilo.conf and lilo.  (if it 
still has these instead of grub)   It happened to me and this is how i remember 
how to get out of this hole. oh and before touching the kernel, dd it onto a 
floppy.

Cant remember where to download the iso images though for the bbc.  

Mick sharpe

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