6.0 kernel will not boot past atkbd0

[Pete French]

> I have the same behavior on Compaq AP400 (2xPIII 700MHz).
> The problem disappeared when I disconnect the mouse.

Ah! Now that is worth knowing - I didnt even think of trying that.
So does anyone know why the mouse being connected causes it to not boot ?

I can rebuild the kernel without the mouse driver, that might help...

thanks,

-pcf.