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diff --git a/system/kexec-tools/README b/system/kexec-tools/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..bae740076c --- /dev/null +++ b/system/kexec-tools/README @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +kexec is a system call that enables you to load and boot into another +kernel from the currently running kernel. kexec performs the function +of the boot loader from within the kernel. The primary difference +between a standard system boot and a kexec boot is that the hardware +initialization normally performed by the BIOS or firmware (depending on +architecture) is not performed during a kexec boot. This has the effect +of reducing the time required for a reboot. + +Make sure you have selected CONFIG_KEXEC=y when configuring the kernel. +The CONFIG_KEXEC option enables the kexec system call. |