> When I boot NetBSD via the bootblock, NetBSD starts up properly,
> however when I boot with loadbsd (even with the same parameters) ...
> 
>     loadbsd -ASn2 netbsd
> 
> ... I get the prompt to enter the shell ...
> 
>     Enter pathname of shell or RETURN for sh:
> 
> Why is this?

Are you sure you typed

	loadbsd -ASn2 netbsd

instead of

	loadbsd -Asn2 netbsd

?

-S loads kernel symbols
-s forces single-user mode

	regards

		- Adam