[syslinux] Problems using "configfile" dhcp option with pxelinux

[H. Peter Anvin]

Jon Nalley wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I have been trying to use the "configfile" option in the DHCP response
> to specify a specific config file when booting.  When I specify this in
> my /etc/dhcpd.conf file the kernel and initrd are transferred, but the
> kernel does not boot.  I am using v2.04 of pxelinux.  I would appreciate
> any help anyone might be able to give.  If I remove the "configfile"
> dhcp option and rename the file to "default" the kernel boots as
> expected.  I don't know if it is relevant, but I am using a headless
> server (no VGA only serial output).
> 

OK... I have seen this reported enough that I'm convinced there is a
real bug here.  I will try to get some time to look this up as soon as
possible.

	-hpa