> Kernel panic: VFS: Unable to mount rot fs on 03:01
> 
> What things can I try to get the box up and running?

Try a different boot floppy?
A rescue disk?

> What tests can I do to determine if the data on the harddrive is still
> there?

Rip out the HD and throw it in another system. Mount the partitions
somewhere and take a look at the filesystem.

Andy


> 
> Thanks.
>