[U-Boot] http client?

[Ben Warren <biggerbadderben@gmail.com>]

Hi Robin,

Robin Getz wrote:
> Sorry - first time I sent this -- I forgot to cc the list...
>
> On Tue 21 Jul 2009 12:37, Robin Getz pondered:
>   
>> redboot supports (and has since 2002) a mini-http client:
>>
>> This is just a transfer data via the network using HTTP protocol, no 
>> better or worse than tftp. (no https, no proxy, no other protocols).
>>
>> http://ecos.sourceware.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb.cgi/ecos/packages/redboot/current/src/net/http_client.c?rev=1.11&content-type=text/x-cvsweb-markup&cvsroot=ecos
>>
>> I know there have been discussions about adding wget to U-Boot, which
>> I agree is not something that is worthwhile to do.
>>
>> http://lists.denx.de/pipermail/u-boot/2006-March/013697.html
>>
>> but a simple client would be helpful in many situations.
>>
>> If a port of the redboot functionality is done - any thoughts on if it would 
>> be accepted?
>>     
I have no philosophical objection - in fact it seems kinda cool.  As 
always, if you're able to make a good case for why something should be 
included, it probably will be.

cheers,
Ben