Subj : Re: Determining geometry of Compact Flash To : comp.os.linux.embedded,comp.os.linux,programmer From : Kevin D. Quitt Date : Fri Dec 17 2004 02:33 pm On 15 Dec 2004 06:32:51 -0800, "Jean-Marc M" wrote: >I'm not sure I understand your exact problem From your description, you seem to. >I faced the same issue and finally opted to use grub as boot-loader >rather than lilo. I have no problem with the idea, I just don't know how to go about using grub instead of lilo. My experiments with it failed; my excuse is that they were done in my copious free time amidst tremendous pressure to ship. >If that is not a big problem in you scenario and if that solve the >issue, you might consider using grub which does not require a >re-install each time you rebuild a kernel a tremendous advantage IMHO >for embedded systems. It's not because of kernel changes I need to do this, it's because the CF chips coming from a single manufacturer, with identical part numbers, do not necessarily have the same geometry as far as lilo is concerned. -- #include _ Kevin D Quitt USA 91387-4454 96.37% of all statistics are made up Per the FCA, this address may not be added to any commercial mail list .