Re: Known problems for 3.5/0.5 virtual space split???

[Martin J. Bligh]

> I wonder if there are any known problems for applying 
> 2.4.21rc8aa1 patch from Andrea?
> 
> I'm trying to boot a Xeon 2.4 box with 4GB of RAM, IDE CD and 
> Adaptec AIC7XXX SCSI devices.
> 
> I compile the kernel with 1/3 split and it boots OK. When I simply 
> change the split to 3.5/0.5, it gets stuck during the boot not being 
> able to mount root partition.
> 
> Any ideas? Any other working kernel/patch configurations for h/w 
> like I have?

Odd - should work. Post a boot log (use a serial console).

Also, if you can try 2.5-mjb tree, that should have a forward port of
the same concept ... does it work there?

M.