You can compile the initrd into the kernel image. The PPC folks were doing
that at one point. Its not in the standard kernel core but it is very
very easy to do
(Instead of passing the initrd address in you do
struct my_initrd = {
#include "initrd.hex"
}
(and page align/fill it)
)
>
> I also know cases with a kernel image inside the bootrom.
>
> So please don't remove bootp, rarp on the other hand is obsolote imho.
>
> With diskless root-over-nfs setups which I happen to use a lott for
> embedded systems and the like, having in kernel bootp for getting an ip
> and finding the server for example is a must.
>
> I don't understand why people would want dhcp however since every dhcp
> server can server bootp too (yes even NT) as long as you use static ip's
> which is preferable anyways.
>
> Regards,
>
> Hans
>
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