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rshal2
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6 years ago
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Is compiled rootfs depends on device ?

Hello, Is compiled rootfs depends on device (arria, cyclon ...)? I am not talking about u-boot or preloader, or dtb, but only about filesystem. In rocketboard site, I see that there are versions b...
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    FawazJ_Altera
    6 years ago

    Hello Ran,

    Rootfs is device independent. you can use any rootfs with your linux kernel. However, some rootfs packages have specific drivers, applications, packs that are compatible with a specific device. other than that, rootfs is device independent.

    hope this might help.

    Thank you

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FawazJ_Altera
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6 years ago

Hello Ran,

Rootfs is device independent. you can use any rootfs with your linux kernel. However, some rootfs packages have specific drivers, applications, packs that are compatible with a specific device. other than that, rootfs is device independent.

hope this might help.

Thank you