It is my understanding that Linux is designed to be embedable.
Allen
>>>Dave said:
> I am interested in maybe using Linux in an embedded application. It is a
> very simple application consisting of an interface to some real world
> devices and a network connection. No console is required. The application
> is small and very cost sensitive so I would like to be able to avoid using
> a BIOS if I can.
>
> My question is to what extent (if any) does Linux rely on the BIOS after it
> is loaded and running?
>
> I assume that the BIOS is required for booting but I am thinking that I
> would boot from an array of EEPROM devices to a RAM disk and run Linux from
> the RAM Disk.
>
> Does anyone know of someone who has implemented something along these
> lines? Can you point me to any resources that could be helpful.
>
> TIA,
> Dave
>
>
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