On Fri, 19 Dec 2003, Stefan Reinauer wrote: > * Eric W. Biederman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [031219 01:36]: > > > > Brainstorming earlier today I think I have found a way to use > > an linux kernel for the boot loader and to implement pcbios > > compatibility without too much cost. The idea is to use > > a uclinux kernel. And implement a ``user space'' aplication > > that is a user space shim that makes kernel calls. > > What functionality is it exactly that we need the uclinux > kernel for? We won't do any scheduling, and we won't need source code > drivers if we implement a pcbios "emulation" > What I liked most about the LinuxBIOS2 approach is that > code was only introduced in the tree when it was specifically needed.
I've been assuming that the uclinux approach is for a payload for those who want it. I did not expect to see this in the tree. ron _______________________________________________ Linuxbios mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.clustermatic.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxbios
