explain BDS and the custom `CONFIG_EFI_BDS` patch etc
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Description
The website and also https://github.com/linuxboot/linuxboot are referring to a `CONFIG_EFI_BDS` option that was once based on a custom patch; see also: https://github.com/linuxboot/linuxboot/issues/96
OTOH, https://github.com/linuxboot/book/blob/main/src/implementation.md explains steps to implement LinuxBoot on top of a vendor provided UEFI PI, which also involves BDS, but pictures a different approach again. People looking for details would get lost here.
We need to elaborate on the whole thing.
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Research direction
Start by comparing the website references, the linuxboot/linuxboot issue 96, and src/implementation.md in the book. Trace how each describes CONFIG_EFI_BDS, BDS, and implementation on vendor-provided UEFI PI, then document the distinctions and recommended path so readers can understand which approach applies.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- linux
- Domain
- documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100