The changes I mentioned earlier that allow 9vx to use a local disk partition as root are ready for advised* public consumption.
I've put everything up on the page: http://umdrive.memphis.edu/blstuart/9vx/local9vx.html Russ, if you want to consider these for inclusion in the main tree, you can pull it from there, or I can send them to you in another form if that's preferable. * May cause cancer in rats. Your mileage may vary. Some side effects are dry mouth, drowsiness, and trouble sleeping. Ask your doctor if this may be right for you. Thanks, BLS