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Anthony Liguori wrote:
> Can't you just use kboot?
> 
> Use a kernel loader to load the kboot module/initrd, include kboot as 
> our firmware, then let kboot do the magic to launch the real linux 
> kernel from disk.
Hehe, and how would you load that initial kernel if you don't have bios?
No matter what, you do need a form of initial loading. And doing it the 
architected way is just plain right.