On Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:21:00 -0300, Werner Almesberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Felipe Balbi wrote: >> I really like the idea of minimal bootloader, but not direct on the > kernel. >> LKML won't like it at all. We can have a separate project for this > minimal >> bootloader. I'm pretty sure 50k lines of code is way enough. > > This would be the kernel booting into an initramfs specifically > tailored for this purpose and then booting the real system through > kexec. LKML won't mind - your kernel can do that already today :-)
Ugh, my mistake :-p >> This is also a bit weird as if our sd card break we can't use the device >> :-s > > At least you can replace it, unlike NAND soldered to the PCB or even > sitting in the same package as the MCU core :-) Also, one IMHO huge > benefit is that you can install the Flash technology available at the > time you buy the microSD card (and also at the size/price point at > that time), which may be years after we choose what chips go into the > system. I've never seen a NAND break. And I reflash my n810 several times everyday. I can't see the big issue :-s -- Best Regards, Felipe Balbi http://felipebalbi.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]
