Re: [klibc] klibc and what's the next step?

Jeff Garzik
2006-07-11T17:06:28Z

Olaf Hering wrote:
> On Tue, Jul 11, H. Peter Anvin wrote:
>
>> When you say "loop mount code" I presume you mean legacy initrd support
>> (which doesn't use loop mounting.) Legacy initrd support is provided to
>> be as compatible as possible, obviously.
>
> Yes.
> To create the initrd you needed a loop file, at least for ext2, minix etc.
>
> But so far, the arguments are not convincing that kinit has to be in the
> kernel tree.

Two are IMO fairly plain:

* Makes sure you can boot the kernel you just built.

* Makes it easier to move stuff between kernel and userspace.