[syslinux] Syslinux 3.81-pre14... hopefully final this time

Thomas Schmitt scdbackup at gmx.net
Tue May 26 13:01:32 PDT 2009


Hi,

> > What happens if isohybrid 3.72 combines its
> > old MBR with a boot image from 3.81 ?
> > Would that boot ?

> Unfortunately, no, there is no way to do that.

So there is no other choice but to use your
software that matches the boot image.

My port would not even be able to distinguish
suitable boot images from unsuitable ones.
I have to revoke it with the next release.

 
> please keep in mind that what you're
> asking me for is for a substantial portion of work

I see the need for one or three options, and for
five if-statements. But ok, that would be a quick
hack.

> it is definitely lower down on my priority list.

I got no strong arguments against that. {:)


Have a nice day :)

Thomas




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