On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 11:03:52AM -0400, Josh Marshall wrote:
> I tried that, but there was some non-descript error with code -2 (any
> major error) about launching the init process for [init,
> rdinit]=/lib/systemd and /usr/bin/bash. Can you provide a working
> sample? Sorry if I'm being difficult. I am really tired of dead ends
> and trying them alone.
>
If the kernel fails to start the init, try adding the -append "root=/dev/sda rw" option:
qemu-system-x86_64 -s -cpu host \
-display gtk \
-vga qxl \
-accel kvm \
-m 1G \
-kernel arch/home/arch/linux/boot/x86/vmlinux \
-append "root=/dev/sda rw" \
-drive format=qcow2,file=$HOME/Downloads/Arch-Linux-x86_64-basic.qcow
