No BIOS, load Linux fr EEPROM

Dave (DGMDGM@INAME.COM)
Sat, 12 Sep 1998 17:50:04 -0400

I am interested in maybe using Linux in an embedded application. It is a
very simple application consisting of an interface to some real world
devices and a network connection. No console is required. The application
is small and very cost sensitive so I would like to be able to avoid using
a BIOS if I can.

My question is to what extent (if any) does Linux rely on the BIOS after it
is loaded and running?

I assume that the BIOS is required for booting but I am thinking that I
would boot from an array of EEPROM devices to a RAM disk and run Linux from
the RAM Disk.

Does anyone know of someone who has implemented something along these
lines? Can you point me to any resources that could be helpful.

TIA,
Dave

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