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author | Michael Brown | 2005-05-17 18:44:57 +0200 |
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committer | Michael Brown | 2005-05-17 18:44:57 +0200 |
commit | 1097cf8685cd81f0003bd6f17d050e5174a85b90 (patch) | |
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diff --git a/contrib/initrd/README b/contrib/initrd/README new file mode 100644 index 00000000..5152425a --- /dev/null +++ b/contrib/initrd/README @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +README for mkinitrd-net + +mkinitrd-net enables you to use your distribution's stock kernel for +diskless workstations, without having to compile in support for the +relevant network card(s). It creates an initial ramdisk image containing +the required network-card kernel modules and bootstrap scripts to load the +module, obtain an IP address via DHCP and mount the root filesystem via +NFS. + +mkinitrd-net also generates a dhcpd.conf file fragment that can be used to +automate the process of mapping NBI files to clients, based on the PCI IDs +of their network cards. Etherboot will send the PCI ID of the network +card to the DHCP server in the etherboot-encapsulated-options field +(Etherboot 5.0.7 and newer) and the DHCP server can use this to identify +the correct NBI to point the client towards. + +The end result is that: + +a) You can avoid the hassle of compiling custom kernels for diskless + workstations. + +b) Diskless workstations will automatically download the correct + kernel+initrd. + +c) You have an easier life! :-) + + + +mkinitrd-net is Copyright Fen Systems Ltd. 2001. mkinitrd-net itself is +licensed under the GNU GPL. It incorporates code from the uClibc, +busybox, udhcpc and Etherboot projects, each of which has its own licence +terms. Standard disclaimers apply. + +The copy of mkinitrd-net in the Etherboot contribs is not the +authoritative copy of mkinitrd-net; please do not make modifications to +this copy. Patches should be sent to Michael Brown +<mbrown@fensystems.co.uk>. |