On Fri, 19 Dec 2003, Stefan Reinauer wrote:
- Eric W. Biederman ebiederman@lnxi.com [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.
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