Re: Rescue mode.

[Greg Mildenhall <greg@networx.net.au>]

On Sun, 7 Mar 1999, Alexander Maryanchick wrote:
> I wonder that Linux has no rescue boot mode.
> If somebody plays with kernel, startup scripts, wants to run xdm at startup
> - he must configure rescue option in lilo.
If his distribution hasn't done it for him.

> It would be wiser:
>     -  to show rescue menu only in two cases:
>             - The previous boot failed.
Define "failed".

>             - At the time of kernel loading some key was pressed.
OK, so let's define failed as "magic key was pressed at boot".
LILO will happily catch this and modify it's behaviour accordingly.
Go set it up that way if you like.

>             - to have always ready to use system image (kernel, startup
>               scripts, etc.).
A distribution issue.

>     Almost the same as boot diskette, but:
>             - updated automaticaly after every successful configuration
>               change.
Define "successful configuration change".

Given a definition, I am sure you can easily implement a method to copy
whatever you consider to be the necessary configuration information to
wherever LILO knows to look for it.
Then suggest it to your distro maker.

Now perhaps you could explain to us what manner of kernel support you feel
is appropriate for what you are proposing?
Alternately, you could just post about something kernel-related instead.

-Greg Mildenhall

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