Re: F38 proposal: Unified Kernel Support Phase 1 (System-Wide Change proposal)

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> > == Detailed Description ==
> > The goal is to move away from initrd images being generated on the
> > installed machine.  They are generated while building the kernel
> > package instead, then shipped as part of a unified kernel image.
> > 
> > A unified kernel image is an all-in-one efi binary containing kernel,
> > initrd, cmdline and signature.  The secure boot signature covers
> > everything, specifically the initrd is included which is not the case
> > when the initrd gets loaded as separate file from /boot.
> 
> What platforms are going to be affected? Is it x86-64 only or does it
> include aarch64 (as it's also using UEFI)?

x86_64 is the primary target.

aarch64 possibly too.  Secure boot isn't a factor there so it's less
important, but having a more robust initrd build and kernel update
process is nice to have ...

> Are ppc64le and s390x out of the current scope?

Yes.

take care,
  Gerd
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