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# 1  
Old 09-24-2003
kernerl corrupted
hi ,

how do i get boot on sco5.04 if it has a kernel corruption .
and no kernel backup . is there any option on the boot : before i hit enter ?


thx
art
Smilie
# 2  
Old 09-24-2003
Maybe they have a procedure to copy the kernel over from installation CD. Else I don't see a solution. Rebuilding a system that does not run is very hard.

Wish you all the luck there is, you gona need it.

Regs David
# 3  
Old 09-24-2003
You might try looking at PCUNIX.com - SCO FAQ

I searched for corrupt boot and found the following and more:

Quote:
Sco boot from older kernel: at boot prompt just type "unix.old"- type "dir" to see available kernels
# 4  
Old 09-24-2003
Smilie hi ,

thx guys . thx rtm i used the unix.old it works



thx
art
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