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#1 2008-04-01 15:28:52
- blu3ness
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Custom kernel freezes at Decompressing Kernel
This problem has occured after I updated my abs package to the most recent 24-4. I only changed the architecture of the processor, the compilation is always successful, however, the generated VMLINUZ will not boot at all. I have no errors or warnings besides the "decompresing kernel, OK... now booting" then freezes
From what I have heard, other ppl experience this problem as well. Any solutions?
Archlinux on Compaq Presario v5000 laptop 
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#2 2008-04-01 17:55:07
- brebs
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Re: Custom kernel freezes at Decompressing Kernel
I only changed the architecture of the processor
Which is a hugely important change, if you've chosen the wrong processor type in the kernel 
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#3 2008-04-01 18:50:26
- Slammer64
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Re: Custom kernel freezes at Decompressing Kernel
I have the same problem, and I know exactly what type of processor I have, already posted it under the PAE kernel thread.
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#4 2008-04-01 22:49:38
- blu3ness
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Re: Custom kernel freezes at Decompressing Kernel
Like I said, I have used the same old config for about 3 months now, and I have compiled the new kernel 3 times, I doubt picking the wrong config would be the problem.. I'll try to compile stock kernel settings to see if I get a working image..
Archlinux on Compaq Presario v5000 laptop
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#5 2008-04-01 23:13:02
- iphitus
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Re: Custom kernel freezes at Decompressing Kernel
Like I said, I have used the same old config for about 3 months now, and I have compiled the new kernel 3 times, I doubt picking the wrong config would be the problem.. I'll try to compile stock kernel settings to see if I get a working image..
Picking a wrong config can _easily_ render a kernel useless.
Picking the wrong Architecture will almost guarantee a kernel that won't boot on a lesser architecture.
This is a typical error for choosing the wrong architecture. Try and boot Arch on a i586 and you get the same error.
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