Re: 2.6.0-testX: usr/initramfs_data.[So]

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On Fri, Oct 10, 2003 at 10:21:22AM +0200, Guennadi Liakhovetski wrote:
> Hello
> 
> Looks like usr/initramfs_data.S is compiled unconditionally. What is it
> for?

It holds some things that are needed at boot time (/dev nodes and other
stuff.)

> How does it work and is it related to ramfs?

It uses ramfs, and as for how it works, you have the code :)

Good luck,

greg k-h
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