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Re: Patch for Flash Configuration option


Paul Fine wrote:
> 
> To follow up on my threat to submit a patch, here it is.

Thanks!

> I found that on one of the two platforms I tested the configuration
> information stored in RAM was overwritten/cleared when I launched an eCos
> application from RedBoot, on the other platform, the configuration info was
> not overwritten (The platforms are 1) MPC8260 VADS    2) Custom board using
> the MPC8260).
> 
> This patch will allow an application to get the configuration item directly
> from flash, through the virtual vector table, if the RAM based
> configuration structure is destroyed.
> 
> Hopefully this patch is small enough that you do not need a copyright
> assignment.  I am sure you will tell me if I do.

I think it just about squeezes in, this time. I've added a few refinements
and checked it in. Thanks for contributing back to eCos!
 
And with a ChangeLog too - you're a star :).

Jifl
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