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@@ -1,53 +1,8 @@ -gPXE README File +iPXE README File -gPXE is an implementation of the PXE specification for network -booting, with extensions to allow additional features such as booting -via HTTP, iSCSI, and AoE. - -In generally, gPXE is compatible with the industry-standard PXE -specification, and also supports Etherboot .nbi file loading and some -additional protocols and features. - -For more detailed information about gPXE, please visit our project -website at: http://etherboot.org/ - -BUILDING gPXE IMAGE FROM SOURCE - -If you don't want to install development tools, and have access to the -Web, you can get gPXE and Etherboot ROM images made on demand from -http://rom-o-matic.net/ - -If you would like to compile gPXE images from source, here are some tips. - -We normally compile gPXE images on x86, 32-bit Linux machines. It is -possible to also use x86-64 machines. We use gcc compiler options to -create 32-bit output. - -It is important to have the necessary software packages installed. A gcc-based -toolchain is required. - -The following packages (at least) are required: - - - a gcc tool chain (gcc 3.x or gcc 4.x) - - binutils - - perl - - syslinux - - mtools - -To test your environment, cd to the "src" directory and type: +Quick start guide: + cd src make -You should see a lot of output, and when it stops, the "bin" directory -should be populated with gPXE images and object files. - -To learn more about what to build and how to use gPXE, please visit our -project website at http://etherboot.org/ , particularly the "howto" section. - -CONTACTING US - -Pointers to our project mailing lists are on http://etherboot.org/ - -Real-time help is often available on IRC on the #etherboot channel of -irc.freenode.net. - +For any more detailed instructions, see http://ipxe.org |