Andre Dubuc wrote: > I just installed kernel 2.4.8-31.2 to upgrade from 2.4.3-20. Later. I tried > to install kernel 2.4.17.1-1 which did not install, because of failed > dependencies. > > On reboot, I noticed a few error messages during boot-up. I wonder what they > mean, and whether they're serious: > > > Change_root: old root has d_count= 2 > Trying to unmount old root . . . <3>error -16 > Change root to /initrd: error -2 > > > Everything seems to be working OK with the 2.4.8-31.2 kernel. I'm > wondering whether these error messages were generated by the .17 kernel? > > Is there any possibility that the attempt to install the .17 kernel has left > a "residue" that is messing something up? Do I need to "uninstall" it, even > though it was never really "installed". If the .17 kernel attempt did > interfere with the .8 kernel, should I uninstall & re-install it? What would > the command be to uninstall? > > I'm rather new at kernel installation. In hindsight, I probably > shouldn't have messed with the .17 kernel. > > Tia for any assistance on this, > Regards, > Andre > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com > Greetings, I just learned today to fix the: Change root to /initrd: error -2 you simply have to make a directory /initrd as root mkdir /initrd will solve that error message. For the reason do a search of the mandrake news group. I asked the question a little earlier in the mailing list. Thanks to the person who responded to my inquiry in the mandrake news group. As for the other errors, I am not sure so hopefully a more informed individual will help out on those. Pat
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