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Shuanglin Wang wrote:
> I try to install the Linux on the Malta board. In the big-endian mode, it
> works fine. But in the little-endian mode, the kernel just displayed
> "LINUX started..." and then deadlock.  Does anybody can help  me solve the
> problem ?
> 
> I guess the system maybe failed to create an initial console for displaying
> messages to me?

What kernel and where did you get it from? MontaVista has a Linux Support
Package (LSP) for the Malta and it's available on the Journeyman Mips CD.
I'm pretty sure it's little endian.

Pete