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What is a bootloader
Processor and Board specific
Usually starts from ROM (Flash)
Moves itself to RAM for actual work
Minimum peripheral initialization
Decide which OS image to start
Get the kernel
Allow manual intervention
PC boot sequence
Prepare parameters for OS loading
Loads OS Image
Load optional RAM file system (initrd)
Transfer control to OS kernel in RAM
Starting Linux
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