On Tue, Apr 08, 2003 at 05:27:23PM +0530, Avinash S. wrote: > Hello, > I am trying to port linux to a custom built IDT MIPS board. I have > managed to get the UART working. My bootup code loads and prints some > debugging messages initially and then actual kernel bootup occurs. > However it hangs when it reaches the first printk function. i have tried > to debug this with some difficulty but with no effect. Could some one > tell me or atleast point me to where i can get some info on how printk > works or atleast how to debug my printk to see where the actual problem > lies? > You might want to try the early printk approach. See http://linux.junsun.net/porting-howto/ Jun