Re: 2.5.72 doesn't boot

[Rudo Thomas]

> Today I tried kernel 2.5.72. And it compiled without any problems. (on a 
> i686 - PIV)
> But when I'm trying to boot from that kernel, it stops just after the line
>          'uncompressing .................. ok now booting'

You gotta have the input device support (CONFIG_INPUT) built-in to be able to
select virtual terminal (CONFIG_VT) and console on VT (CONFIG_VT_CONSOLE)
support found in character devices submenu. You'll also need a driver, "VGA
text console" (CONFIG_VGA_CONSOLE) will do.

Hope it helps.

Rudo.