>
> Why do you need the bootloader module if it's already running 2.6? As far
> as I know, the bootloader is for doing a live update from 2.4 to 2.6.
Actually it eliminates the need for another bootloader like Redboot in case
you want to load any other kernel on the board. While this can also be
accomplished by simply changing the kernel present on the flash or SD card,
the bootloader approach is more flexible (for example you can select between
multiple kernels, use any Linux functionality, etc.) and less prone to field
update errors. For example if you are trying to update the kernel partition
in the field and have a power failure you might require manual intervention
(i.e. a service call), whereas with the bootloader approach you could take a
more sophisticated approach which would not be prone to such failures.
--Michael
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