I use lba32 all the time; no warnings, no errors, no fowl. Lilo runs like normal but the system just doesn't boot from that disk. I think it is a western digital. Kernel messages say it is WDC..... I'll have to take a look at that kernel option - sounds interesting. On Sat, Feb 14, 2004 at 05:04:59PM +1100, Shaun Oliver wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > steve what kind of drive is it? > there's an option in the kernel for soft clipping if it's a maxtor, > I don't use it here cause I'm still running quantum and seagate drives 6 > and 12 gb respectively. > and you might want to look at using lba32=on in your /etc/lilo.conf > but check that directive before you go screwing about.. > > - -- > Shaun Oliver > > > "I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person." > email: shaun_oliver at optusnet.com.au > WEB: http://blindman.homelinux.org/ > IRC: irc.awesomechat.net:6666 > IRCNICK: blindman > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: GnuPG v1.0.6 (GNU/Linux) > Comment: For info see http://www.gnupg.org > > iD8DBQFALbqL67hYtcFGIIcRAlAaAJ0WNMU1x2O136fb+oYWZdVIc+RBNgCginiG > uSWGAGjcJDfs3wB0QW+ZR3w= > =MPCa > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > MailScanner thanks transtec Computers for their support. > > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > > -- HolmesGrown Solutions The best solutions for the best price! http://ld.net/?holmesgrown
