[U-Boot] [PATCH 2/3] Automatic software update from TFTP server

Wolfgang Denk
2008-09-25T10:01:03Z

Dear Bartlomiej Sieka,

In message <48DB5EC3.8000604@semihalf.com> you wrote:
>
> > I see. Maybe we should call the variable "updatefile" or similar,
> > then?
>
> How about "au_file"? "updatefile" suffers from similarity to the
> commonly used (although not documented) "update" env. variable. But I'm
> fine either way, just let me know what you prefer.

I would use "updatefile", but if you prefer "au_file" (and nobody
else comes up with comments or better suggestions) that's fine with
me, too.

> > So you will either have to add some more #ifdef's, or think what
> > could happen if the VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) initialization
> > code runs first - I would not expect any negative impact?
>
> I don't think there will be any negative impact per se, the update
> procedure will just start a bit later (the time needed to display the
> bitmap on the FVD).

Actually that would prebably be wanted, as the end user would see
that the system was powered on [and actually we don't really have to
care much, as the TRAB board has reached EOL officially].

> Will move au_tftp() call till after the VFD stuff.

Thanks.

Best regards,

Wolfgang Denk

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