[Verse 1] System won't boot, screen goes black Kernel panic, there's no way back Config file's where we must start Dependencies torn apart Missing modules, drivers gone Something's broken, something's wrong [Chorus] Check dependencies first, resolve conflicts right Make config shows what's missing from sight Boot parameters tell the story true Debug step by step, that's what we do Dependencies first, conflicts right Make config, boot debug through the night [Verse 2] Start with make oldconfig clean Compare with working machine Look for missing filesystem support USB drivers coming up short Network stack might not be there Sound and graphics need repair [Chorus] Check dependencies first, resolve conflicts right Make config shows what's missing from sight Boot parameters tell the story true Debug step by step, that's what we do Dependencies first, conflicts right Make config, boot debug through the night [Bridge] Read the kernel logs with care Dmesg output shows what's there Failed to mount the root device Missing symbols, bad advice Initramfs might be the key Modules loading properly [Verse 3] Use make menuconfig to explore Search function shows dependencies more Star means built-in, M for module Triangle warns of missing symbol Save your working config files Before you change, backup your trials [Chorus] Check dependencies first, resolve conflicts right Make config shows what's missing from sight Boot parameters tell the story true Debug step by step, that's what we do Dependencies first, conflicts right Make config, boot debug through the night [Outro] When your kernel boots up clean You'll know exactly what it means Every driver, every part Configured right from the start
← Advanced Configuration Techniques | What Are Device Trees? →