I would like to compile a boot diskette for my RH5.0 system. I have
read the Bootdisk Howto which is not that easy going (so many options)
but I think I can follow it OK. What I would like is for some kind
person to go through the following to see that I have understood it
properly.
1. Check the pointer to root filesystem is correct with "rdev vmlinuz".
My root is on hda5 - ie in the extended partition (windoze95 is on
primary).
2. Copy the kernel to the diskette with "cp vmlinuz /dev/fd0" (no need
to mount the floppy).
Is this really all I need to do? It seems far too easy (I know I
shouldn't complain...).
Also (sorry if these questions sound silly, I am a newbie after all,
plus I'm not sat at my Linux box at the moment):
a) What if rdev shows the root filesystem is not on hda5? I know it can
be set, but is this a bad omen?
b) Do I need a root diskette?
c) Will I only find one kernel file (in /usr/src/linux)?
(My system:
Cyrix P200MX/64MB SDRAM/4.3GB Seagate on 1st IDE in 2 roughly equal
partitions plus 70-odd MB swap/CDROM on 2nd IDE/ATI 3D Rage II+ 4MB/USR
modem/RH5+XF86)
Any help much appreciated.
Martin
