it is already possible to boot linux without messing with the MBR. the extlinux bootloader supports being installed into the header or a regular partition (like the linux /boot or root partition) and boot linux from there.
the foresight linux distribution uses extlinux in such a way by default.
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Re: Kernel itself is part of the bootloader?
Date: 2011-09-21 08:21 am (UTC)the extlinux bootloader supports being installed into the header or a regular partition (like the linux /boot or root partition) and boot linux from there.
the foresight linux distribution uses extlinux in such a way by default.
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