diff --git a/documentation.txt b/documentation.txt index 141492e..7bafa48 100644 --- a/documentation.txt +++ b/documentation.txt @@ -25,20 +25,21 @@ It only loads the kernel into RAM. No modification on the NAND or bootloader happens. -Usecases +Use cases ~~~~~~~~ -In fact, most users do not need it. Either way, possible usecases: +In fact, most users do not need it. Either way, possible use cases: -Changing typos in bootscripts which prevent an operation system -(e.g. maemo) to boot. +(e.g. maemo) to boot. --Backuping files prior to a reflash. +-Creating a backup of files before starting a reflash. But should have existed +anyway, correct? -Charging the battery (when maemo is dead). -Modification of the EMMC partitions and partition table. --Backup & Restoring maemo rootfs. +-Backing up & Restoring maemo rootfs. -fsck file system checks @@ -46,9 +47,14 @@ In fact, most users do not need it. Either way, possible usecases: Booting the initrd ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -You can not store persistent data as everything happens in RAM. +Note: You can not store persistent data in / as everything happens in RAM. Of +course, it becomes possible when you mount the EMMC or sd card on the +corresponding mountpoint. -flasher-3.5 -k 2.6.37 -n initrd.img -l -b"rootdelay root=/dev/ram0 +Note: It comes without any promises and without any warranty. Therefore you +are doing everything at your own risk. + +flasher-3.5 -k 2.6.37 -n initrd.img -l -b"rootdelay root=/dev/ram0" wait for "suitable device not found..." and connect the N900 to your Linux box through USB. @@ -118,5 +124,15 @@ Root password ------------- rootme +How to transfer files +===================== +It asks you on boot whether an FTP Server should be started. +This will have anonymous up and download permissions everywhere. +Then you can connect to it once USB networking or a WLAN connection +has been established, using any FTP client. For downloads, most browsers +can be used. -Contributions and suggestions are welcome. Write to me (NIN101 on freenode). +Alternatively, use mass-storage mode. + +Contributions and suggestions are welcome. Write to me (NIN101 on freenode or +TMO).