[arch] can't boot in single user mode using mkinitcpio

[David Rosenstrauch]

Like the subject says, I'm no longer able to boot into single-user mode 
after switching to use the mkinitcpio image (kernel26.img).  It's 
definitely not an issue with the kernel, though, or with my grub 
settings, because switching back to initrd26.img fixes the problem.

For whatever reason, the boot process goes right into init level 3, and 
I don't get the prompt to enter the root password for single-user mode.

I've seen this behavior on 2 different Arch boxes now.

Anyone have any ideas?

TIA,

DR