Re: Gentoo way of installing new kernel

"Stuart Herd - IT Dept." <[email protected]> wrote:

> i also had this problem. I compiled at least 5 different kernels being
> extremely careful as to what was selected. I had two different errors, the
> first was described by Pontus, the second was a streaming screen of 40 40
> 40, completely filling the screen....
> 
> I too am at a loss. 

the repeated '40's and 08's are usually caused by a non-usable MBR.  Make sure that you installed GRUB, or LILO properly.

-Mazhar