Trying to Compile a New Linux Kernel for Debian
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This was like a week ago, but I was trying to compile a new kernel (2.6.x) or something like that. So I went through all of the steps to compile it and then I rebooted but I got a message: Kernel Panic - Cannot mount to unknown block (0, 0) So what did I miss? Do I need to do something with init_rd?
The best way to compile a kernel for a Debian distro is to download the kernel source package from your distro's source repository and use dpkg-buildpackage, just like with any other software. After all, it's just software.
Don't forget you may need to update your modules on your rootfs.
Don't forget you may need to update your modules on your rootfs.
Have a look at the "kernel-package" package, which provides make-kpkg. That tool allows you to build Debian packages from "fresh" kernel source. Remember to build the initrd image (--initrd option to make-kpkg).
There is an issue with more recent installations preventing the initrd image to be properly created: Debian bug #528373
There is an issue with more recent installations preventing the initrd image to be properly created: Debian bug #528373
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