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diff --git a/contrib/initrd/README b/contrib/initrd/README deleted file mode 100644 index 5152425a..00000000 --- a/contrib/initrd/README +++ /dev/null @@ -1,37 +0,0 @@ -README for mkinitrd-net - -mkinitrd-net enables you to use your distribution's stock kernel for -diskless workstations, without having to compile in support for the -relevant network card(s). It creates an initial ramdisk image containing -the required network-card kernel modules and bootstrap scripts to load the -module, obtain an IP address via DHCP and mount the root filesystem via -NFS. - -mkinitrd-net also generates a dhcpd.conf file fragment that can be used to -automate the process of mapping NBI files to clients, based on the PCI IDs -of their network cards. Etherboot will send the PCI ID of the network -card to the DHCP server in the etherboot-encapsulated-options field -(Etherboot 5.0.7 and newer) and the DHCP server can use this to identify -the correct NBI to point the client towards. - -The end result is that: - -a) You can avoid the hassle of compiling custom kernels for diskless - workstations. - -b) Diskless workstations will automatically download the correct - kernel+initrd. - -c) You have an easier life! :-) - - - -mkinitrd-net is Copyright Fen Systems Ltd. 2001. mkinitrd-net itself is -licensed under the GNU GPL. It incorporates code from the uClibc, -busybox, udhcpc and Etherboot projects, each of which has its own licence -terms. Standard disclaimers apply. - -The copy of mkinitrd-net in the Etherboot contribs is not the -authoritative copy of mkinitrd-net; please do not make modifications to -this copy. Patches should be sent to Michael Brown -<mbrown@fensystems.co.uk>. |