GEL (general extension language) files are typically used (perhaps I
should say most useful) before the boot loader is available.  It allows
board manufactures to validate hardware without depending on the boot
loader or the kernel.  They are used to initialize SOC which allows
additional software to be executed.  It is also handy if you need to
boot the Linux kernel without the boot loader.  The boot loader
initializes the same hardware, so you typically won't need to use the
GEL files once you have boot loader working.

As far as I know, GEL is specific to CCS/TI.

Regards,

Steve

On Fri, 2008-10-31 at 09:35, Panchy Rivas wrote:
> What exactly does the GEL file do (do we need it) and do you need
> 
> CCS to load it?
> 
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> Thanks
> 
> Panchy Rivas
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