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Subject: Re: Linux OS boilerplate
To: smlong@teleport.com (Scott Long)
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 01:47:15 +0000 (GMT)
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From: Alan Cox <alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk>
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> I've been poring over the x86 boot code for a while now and I've been
> considering writing a FAQ on the boot process (mostly for my own use,
> but maybe others will be interested). This would include all relevant
> information on setting up the x86 hardware for a boot (timers, PIC, A20,
> protected mode, GDT, initial page tables, initial TSS, etc).

It would certainly be a valuable piece for the kernel Documentation dir.
Paticularly as people with embedded x86 grow keener and keener to boot 
biosless to save money and flash.

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