Huang, Ying wrote:
>
> I think the "next" field can be u32 instead of u64. Because the linked
> list of struct setup_data is prepared by bootloader, which can control
> the memory location.
>
That's making some pretty serious assumptions on future boot loaders and
environments.
> Previously, I think the "zero page" is not external formally, so we can
> ignore the user. But it is used by some bootloaders. So your proposal
> may be better, especially for these bootloaders.
>
> I think something others need to be done:
>
> - Increase the version number of standard boot protocol.
> - Add the contents of zero page into standard boot protocol document as
> a optional part for 32-bit entry (and 64-bit entry?).
Probably, yes.
> As for the magic number in zero page, do you think it should be used
> only by 16-bit kernel setup code?
Absolutely not.
-hpa
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