Lunar-Linux ISO 1.7.0-dev2

[Auke Kok]

On 06/15/2013 02:54 AM, Peter de Ridder wrote:
> On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 6:06 PM, Marco van der Grient
> <mwgrient69 at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>>   # USB boot not working properly.
>> I was wondering if there is a workaround for this problem? Because I use a
>> pendrive for installation, or a usb dvd drive... both are giving me a error
>> from Dracut: no root file system found.
>> Cheers, Marco
>>
>>
> I have  not yet found a solution for this.
> It might be related to the usb driver required: ohci or uhci.
> On a system with uchi it doesn't detect the USB drive at all (not listed in
> /dev).
> With ochi it booted but I was left at a blank screen when systemd would be
> finished booting (not sure if that is USB related, but others reported this
> too).
>
> As to getting USB booting: If you are adventurous you could try it you can
> get the system to detect the USB device from within the dracut prompt. If
> you get the device detected you can exit the shell and booting continues.
> (Not sure this is possible with the tools in the dracut shell)
>
> As a workaround: Use another bootable linux with a recent kernel. Boot that
> system, plugin the USB or by other means mount the ISO. Mount -o bind
> things like dev sys proc and mount tmpfs to tmp var/tmp and run. Then use
> chroot to enter the ISO.

two thoughts:

1. rootwait?

2. try using GPT instead and use root=PARTUUID=<uuid>, this will make 
booting from a USB stick a lot easier, as the kernel will look for the 
actual device node for you, and it's more reliable than labels.

Cheers,

Auke