Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 15:50:40 -0700 (MST) From: Jason Barnes <jbarnes@c3po.barnesos.net> To: Bill Moran <wmoran@potentialtech.com> Cc: questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: safe mode for kernel.old Message-ID: <20040730154649.W1432@c3po.barnesos.net> In-Reply-To: <20040730184200.146abe7b.wmoran@potentialtech.com> References: <20040730153452.E1432@c3po.barnesos.net> <20040730184200.146abe7b.wmoran@potentialtech.com>
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Wow -- this is weird, but when I try that the machine locks up right after loading the old kernel, after the little -/|\ series finishes. Additionally, safe mode and single-user mode are distinct. Is there a boot -safe that will boot into SAFE mode? Thanks for your help, - Jason > Interrupt the boot countdown to get the boot prompt, then enter > boot -s kernel.old > > > I managed to build a kernel that won't mount root. Furthermore, I > > have a separate issue whereby the system hangs when I boot normally, but > > works fine when in safe mode. > > My question is: how do I load kernel.old and then run it in safe > > mode? > > Thanks for any help you might be able to provide,
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