linuxboot / linuxboot/heads

Add helper and flash menu to check zip file provided hashes.txt for live check of runtime ram initramfs vs to be flashed rom

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Description

https://github.com/linuxboot/heads/pull/2181 introduces hashes.txt in zip file

With it added, we can now provide an option when we intend to flash a zip file to verify runtime vs to be flashed rom.

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Research direction

Start by reading PR #2181 and the hashes.txt format it adds to the zip file, then locate the existing flash menu and helper entry points. The work is complete when a flash operation can offer a live comparison between the running initramfs or RAM image and the ROM selected for flashing, with verification results shown to the user.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
embedded-iot, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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