Subject: Re: boot problem
To: Tod McQuillin <devin@spamcop.net>
From: Patrick Tepesch <ptepesch@stny.rr.com>
List: port-mac68k
Date: 04/20/2001 02:23:05
How do I know how to change the fstab?  I did not change the scsi ID, I 
just removed the other devices. Do I need to change the /dev/sd2 to 
/dev/sd0 if I take the others out?


On Friday, April 20, 2001, at 02:18 AM, Tod McQuillin wrote:

> On Fri, 20 Apr 2001, Patrick Tepesch wrote:
>
>> Actually, when I boot with all the devices plugged in, it is using
>> /dev/sd2 as the device for ID 6.
>>
>> Also, when I boot with only the "external" drive in the chain, it seems
>> to mount the root partition just fine.  It just dies trying to set up
>> the swap partition.
>
> Pay close attention to the contents of your /etc/fstab.  If you renumber
> SCSI IDs or change the number of drives on the bus, it's likely you'll
> need to edit this to match the new setup (before you change the setup).
>
> Of course you'll also need to change which SCSI ID you boot from in the
> Booter if you renumber your boot disk.
> --
> Tod McQuillin
>
>