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Johns Daniel wrote:
> Is it possible -- and prudent -- to use a single kernel binary image
> for two similar boards, one based on an e300 core and the other on an
> e500v2 core?

No, it is not possible.  They use different MMUs, and the kernel does 
not support choosing between them at runtime.

> I was surprised to see that the e500v2-targeted toolchain did build
> the kernel for the e300 board just fine. Don't know whether this will
> always be true?

"always" is a strong word, but it should generally work.

-Scott