On Wed, 5 Mar 1997 15:48:27 -0800 (PST) 
 Jeremy Cooper <jeremy@broder.com> wrote:

 > If /dev is unpopulated, the kernel will warn you somewhat. I've noticed
 > this on occasion when I've forgotten to add a /dev/console.

..only very recent kernels.  1.2 didn't have the warning.

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