linuxboot / linuxboot/book

intro to LinuxBoot implementation

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Description

the current chapter is an example of reworking a given hardware+firmware design by replacing DXEs

move that to its own file, and write an introductory chapter
- elaborate on how LinuxBoot is a concept and many implementations are possible to cover different use cases
- discuss hooking into an existing platform vs design from scratch
- reference the implementation examples

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Research direction

Start with the current chapter describing the hardware and firmware design, then review the implementation examples it references. Move that example into its own file and add an introductory chapter covering LinuxBoot as a concept, platform hooking versus designing from scratch, and the available implementation examples.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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