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    starting linuxrc and init

    Hi Folks,
    I try to build my own Knoppix based CD. For this I try to build my own initrd.
    Ok my first problem was that the kernel didn't start my linuxrc. I found the reason. If the
    root-Filesystem (root= parameter from syslinux) is the same as ram0 (in my case the initrd-fs) the kernel didn't execute linuxrc and step over to execute init.
    (this is in do_mounts.c in function "void prepare_namespace(void)" - Linux 2.4.20)

    Ok.. I that this is no problem. I will pass no root boot option (or a wrong) and I'll set this in linuxrc but... in this case the kernel stops because he couldn't load modules and other messages (depending with root-option you give)

    My question: Do you know how knoppix handle this issue?

    Thanks,
    Thomas

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    You are probally best to start off by remastering before trying to build one from scratch.
    see http://www.knoppix.net/docs/index.ph...masteringHowto

    also you may be interested to see how to replace the kernel :
    http://www.knoppix.net/docs/index.ph...tomKernelHowto

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    Hi eadz,

    thx for posting a reply. I read the both Webpages, but they didn't cover my questions.

    It would be cool if someone has an idea how to solve this prob.


    Thanks,
    Thomas

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    Re: starting linuxrc and init

    Quote Originally Posted by thomas
    Hi Folks,
    I try to build my own Knoppix based CD. For this I try to build my own initrd.
    Ok my first problem was that the kernel didn't start my linuxrc. I found the reason. If the
    root-Filesystem (root= parameter from syslinux) is the same as ram0 (in my case the initrd-fs) the kernel didn't execute linuxrc and step over to execute init.
    (this is in do_mounts.c in function "void prepare_namespace(void)" - Linux 2.4.20)

    Ok.. I that this is no problem. I will pass no root boot option (or a wrong) and I'll set this in linuxrc but... in this case the kernel stops because he couldn't load modules and other messages (depending with root-option you give)
    Okay, i'll give it a shot. If i understand correctly, you are trying to boot your initrd filesystem with the root= option. However, to load a filesystem into ram to boot with (as root), you need the initrd= kerneloption instead. Then, linuxrc should be executed like usual.

    Hope this helps,

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