Re: It's time to get rid of zImage

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Simon Richter wrote:
>
> On Tue, 13 Jun 2000, H. Peter Anvin wrote:
>
> > So, given that, does anyone see any reason at all to support zImage
> > kernels anymore?
>
> Yes, some machines don't boot with bzImage kernels (for example older Dell
> Laptops).
>
> Simon
>

Unless someone gives me a *CONCRETE* example on a machine which *STILL*
doesn't boot bzImage (and boots zImage), I don't believe this statement
anymore.

If someone has a concrete specimen, contact me.

        -hpa

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