Code review comment for lp:~angus-akkea/linaro-image-tools/Samsung-SMDKV310
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| Loïc Minier (lool) wrote | # |
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On Wed, Feb 16, 2011, Angus Ainslie wrote:
> > Consider that it will be impossible for people to upgrade from this
> > boot layout to another one, so you're bound to support it "forever".
> > Linaro doesn't usually prioritize support for upgrading, but it's still
> > a good idea to consider it, especially if you take into account that
> > Linaro might be used as a base to build real products.
>
> Why would an upgrade be impossible ? If/when a FAT capable BL1 became
> available it could be written to the MMC card, from u-boot, linux or
> even a host computer.
I said it's impossible to upgrade the boot layout, as in to change to a
different boot layout (moving to having u-boot in vfat for instance).
Also, consider that your offsets are hardcoded forever and if you ever
need a larger BL1, u-boot or environment, you're screwed. Obviously
vfat has some limitations of its own.
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Loïc Minier