>
> 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
