Re: missing log messages

On 2008-05-16 14:48 +0200, Bill wrote:

> I'm tweaking a new kernel for my old laptop to install a new module.
>
> At boot I see a number of 'fail' messages scroll past on the
> screen, but they don't show up in dmesg /var/log/dmesg
> /var/log/syslog /var/log/messages etc. These files are
> practically devoid of error messages.
>
> Where can I find the 'complete' output of my boot process?

In Debian's default boot configuration: nowhere.  You need to edit
/etc/default/bootlogd and change BOOTLOGD_ENABLE=No to Yes.  After a
reboot, you will find the log in /var/log/boot.

Sven


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