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From: Jason Barnes <jbarnes@c3po.barnesos.net>
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	Wow -- this is weird, but when I try that the machine locks up
right after loading the old kernel, after the little -/|\ series finishes.
Additionally, safe mode and single-user mode are distinct.  Is there a
boot -safe that will boot into SAFE mode?
	Thanks for your help,

				- Jason

> Interrupt the boot countdown to get the boot prompt, then enter
> boot -s kernel.old
>
> > 	I managed to build a kernel that won't mount root.  Furthermore, I
> > have a separate issue whereby the system hangs when I boot normally, but
> > works fine when in safe mode.
> > 	My question is:  how do I load kernel.old and then run it in safe
> > mode?
> > 	Thanks for any help you might be able to provide,