Checking kernel parameter

[squareyes]

Felipe Figueiredo wrote:
> On Mon 03 Mar 2008 12:42:36 Nils Kassube wrote:
>   
>> squareyes wrote:
>>     
>>> I want to try adding a parameter to the kernel, first time trying this,
>>> would the following be correct ?
>>>
>>> to add    combined_mode=libata
>>>
>>> edit  /etc/modprobe.d/options  and add the above line.
>>>       
>> No, that file is meant for parameters to specific kernel modules. For 
>> other kernel parameters use the file /boot/grub/menu.lst and look 
>> for "defoptions". After the modification run the command "sudo 
>> update-grub".
>>
>>     
>
> How about /etc/sysctl.conf? Some options can be passed there as well. Don't 
> know if this is the case for the question.
>
> regards
> FF
>
>   
Hi all,
am getting confused, I am trying to get CDrom recognized, adding 
parameter to kernel
  

combined_mode=libata   was suggested as a possible cure. 

now have 3 possibilities, will try them all in sequence received. :-)

Ubuntu installed in Text mode, so CDrom (dvd) is working to install, but 
won't recognize it when installed.

Many Thanks
Take Care
Winton