libpayload link address

[Jonathan A. Kollasch]

Hi,

I notice the ldscript for libpayload places
the payload at 0x100000.  This may not be a
good idea, as this is the usual location to
load the OS kernel.

Jonathan Kollasch

[Jordan Crouse]

On 22/03/08 02:44 +0000, Jonathan A. Kollasch wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I notice the ldscript for libpayload places
> the payload at 0x100000.  This may not be a
> good idea, as this is the usual location to
> load the OS kernel.

Indeed - it is the preferred load location of all payloads big and
small, mainly because its a well known address that is virtually
guaranteed to be available.

If and when libpayload gets OS loading capabilities, it will have to 
be smart enough to move itself out of the way, similar to how 
coreboot and FILO works right now.

Jordan