> > Creating block devices > > Creating root device > > Mounting root filesystem > > kjournald starting. Commit interval 5 seconds > > EXT3-fs: mounted filesystem with ordered data mode. > > Freeing unused kernel memory: 228k freed > > Warning: unable to open an initial console. I think I saw this many years ago when dabbling with building my own installation from source/scratch. If my memory serves, then what you're missing is /dev/console. Craig ======================================================================= Attention: The information contained in this message and/or attachments from AgResearch Limited is intended only for the persons or entities to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipients is prohibited by AgResearch Limited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. =======================================================================