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Altera_Forum
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19 years agoBoot loader selecting
What boot loader is the best (and most easy) to run program regullary from flash (EPCS). And field upgrading once in a while?
I looking for detailed instructions. My programs are either standalone or OS based. Thanks1 Reply
- Altera_Forum
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Hi motal,
> What boot loader is the best (and most easy) to run program regullary from flash (EPCS). This type of question can end up in a holy war ;-) u-boot has support for read, write, program, verify of EPCS devices (and parallel flash as well). Is it the 'best'? -- that's pretty subjective -- depends on how you define 'best' -- only you can answer this question. 'most easy' -- that depends on who's using it ;-) > And field upgrading once in a while? u-boot probably has everything you need for field upgrades: TFTP, NFS, x/y/z modem, kermit, flash (EPCS, parallel), console, scripting, boots linux, ecos, lynxOs, etc,, etc, You should probably take a look a redboot as well. From an open source point-of-view, u-boot appears much more active. Hope this is helpful. --Scott