Re: Is there a way to use Linux on the E450 ?

On 2006-09-15, Josh McKee <jtmckee@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

I'm curious. I keep hearing how limited (bad?) the PC BIOS is. While I
know it is more limited than OBP I have to wonder just how much of a
benefit the added functionality is. Not sure about everyone else but I
would say that my exposure to the OBP/BIOS is limited to essentially
starting the OS. With that said what are others doing where the benefit
of a more advanced firmware is advantageous?

Serial console. Ability to inventory and examine devices. Nifty forth
programs. More configurable, more flexible. Real diagnostics. Doesn't
have the brain damage of years of legacy crap (boot in first x cyls).
Predictable NIC-independant network booting. Provides a unified
configuration point for everything from display configuration to
SCSI initiator ID.

--
Andre

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