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Re: [TCLUG:12774] bad computer day II



On 24 Jan 2000, Jon Schewe wrote:

> I've seen this when I didn't compile in support for virtual consoles, or when
> I'm trying to install across a serial line and Linux is looking for a real
> monitor.
> 
> As far as the init= argument.  This tells it what program to run as init.
> init=/bin/sh works pretty good for fixing things.

I tried putting 'linux init=/bin/sh' at the LILO: prompt, but got the same
message. What's the syntax here?

-Tim

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