> > I think I saw this many years ago when dabbling with building my own > > installation from source/scratch. If my memory serves, then what > > you're missing is /dev/console. > > How would I know? How would I fix it? When I use knoppix the /dev > system is completely empty because it wasn't used to boot the system. Pop in the CentOS cd, when the boot prompt appears, type "linux rescue". Let it boot, answer the questions it asks in whatever way makes you happy (let it find your installation and probably don't turn on the network). When you're at a root prompt, cd /mnt/sysimage/dev and then ls -l console If it says there is nothing there by that name, create it: mknod /mnt/sysimage/dev/console c 5 1 Type "exit" to leave the shell and reboot, remove the CD and see what happens when it boots this time. Craig ======================================================================= Attention: The information contained in this message and/or attachments from AgResearch Limited is intended only for the persons or entities to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipients is prohibited by AgResearch Limited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. =======================================================================