On Tue, 2004-10-19 00:22:32 +0200, Peter 'p2' De Schrijver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > That's why I wanted to load a program in memory using DEPOSIT commands > and run the program using the START command. This program would then > download a new firmware image and flash it.
So you want to shift the whole flashing program plus the new ROM contents through the serial link into your alpha and START it? In this case, maybe it's the easiest thing to just squeeze the firmware update MOP image into it and start it. It should basically be a PIC image, so that should work. If it fscks up your box, we can still take the soldering iron. > > http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/linux-vax/usr/firmware_dumper/) > > Good idea. Send me the patch once it's done:-) MfG, JBG -- Jan-Benedict Glaw [EMAIL PROTECTED] . +49-172-7608481 _ O _ "Eine Freie Meinung in einem Freien Kopf | Gegen Zensur | Gegen Krieg _ _ O fuer einen Freien Staat voll Freier B�rger" | im Internet! | im Irak! O O O ret = do_actions((curr | FREE_SPEECH) & ~(NEW_COPYRIGHT_LAW | DRM | TCPA));
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