Hi list, I am just exploring how much the linux is dependent on BIOS. I wanted to know : 1. Which information linux uses from BIOS ( some sort of tables like MP tables, ACPI tables) and for what purpose? 2. Whether linux uses BIOS routines to program and initialize the different chips (e.g. IOAPIC, PIR, PCI devices etc.) or not? Please provide if there is any document or link which explains the clear interface between BIOS and linux? Thanks & Regards, -- Anuj Aggarwal Â.''`. : :â :ÂÂ # apt-get install hakuna-matata `. `'` ÂÂ `- -- To unsubscribe from this list: send an email with "unsubscribe kernelnewbies" to ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxx Please read the FAQ at http://kernelnewbies.org/FAQ
