[syslinux] Extlinux & PXE Booting...

[H. Peter Anvin]

On 02/11/17 07:16, Luke Hassell via Syslinux wrote:
> 
> Thank you Paul for your suggestion.  While implementing it, I found my
> error.  As usual, it was an oversight of something already documented.
> When using MEMDISK for < 4MB images, {gpxe,ipxe}.usb files for example,
> you have to APPEND harddisk.
> 
> Once that option was in place, I am now back to Syslinux perfection.
> 
> I have to confess, this area of SA is some of the most fun, as it is a
> foundational piece to the Internet puzzle. The work done here is truly
> amazing, well written, and documented.  Thank you all.

A better option is to use ipxe.lkrn which lets you avoid using MEMDISK
(which will permanently steal memory for no good reason.)

	-hpa