> I've been scouting around for a while but I can't quite find the answer to
> this.
> What I'm trying to do is create an extremely minimal installation of Linux
> (kernel and a few utilities). I have managed to get a boot/root floppy set
> up using rdev and a RAM disk. When I use this disk to boot up I get:
>> Warning: unable to open initial console.
> Kernel Panic: No init found. Try passing init= option to the kernel.
>> Anyone able to tell me what I'm missing or point me in the direction of
> the FM I'm supposed to R?
This months Linux Journal (Nov 2000) contains an article on creating
a bare-bones system. Try the LJ website.
Later,
Kenn
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