Bug#169542: RFP: crl-ohh-bootldr -- CRL/OHH Bootloader for handhelds

[Robert Millan <zeratul2@wanadoo.es>]

On Sun, Jan 26, 2003 at 12:20:18AM +0000, Philip Blundell wrote:
> 
> I understand what the bootldr is for, and why it's needed, but I don't
> see what the benefit is in having it as a package.
> 
> The bootldr image is just a single datafile, and it would be a waste of
> space to install it in the filesystem on the target device.  There isn't
> currently any support for installing or upgrading the bootldr from
> inside Linux: it is typically done either from WinCE (during initial
> installation) or from the bootldr itself (for upgrades).  So it's not at
> all clear to me when it would be useful to install this package.

Sorry, I didn't remember well. this package would be useful as a binary-all,
then the host system can install it and get the latest image for the user
to grab into the pocketpc device.

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Robert Millan

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