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@ -25,20 +25,21 @@ It only loads the kernel into RAM. No modification on
the NAND or bootloader happens. 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 -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). -Charging the battery (when maemo is dead).
-Modification of the EMMC partitions and partition table. -Modification of the EMMC partitions and partition table.
-Backup & Restoring maemo rootfs. -Backing up & Restoring maemo rootfs.
-fsck file system checks -fsck file system checks
@ -46,9 +47,14 @@ In fact, most users do not need it. Either way, possible usecases:
Booting the initrd 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 wait for "suitable device not found..." and connect the N900 to your
Linux box through USB. Linux box through USB.
@ -118,5 +124,15 @@ Root password
------------- -------------
rootme 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).