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Read kernel command line from UEFI nvram

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Description

Currently kernel command line is hardcoded in the `bzImage`. It would be helpful to have it retrieved from a nvram variable instead.

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Research direction

Start by locating where the kernel command line is hardcoded in the bzImage and identify the UEFI NVRAM variable access point. Done means the command line is retrieved from an NVRAM variable instead of being hardcoded in the bzImage.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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