Cross-Compiled Linux From Scratch - Version SYSVINIT-20170702-MIPS

Chapter 10. Installing Basic System Software

10.70. Arcload-0.5

The Arcload package contains a SGI Bootloader.

10.70.1. Installation of Arcload

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This program is the Arcload bootloader, which is for SGI Workstations and SGI Servers based on MIPS Processors.

Compile the package: 

make MODE=M32 clean
make CC="gcc" LD="ld" MODE=M32

Install the package: 

install -dv /usr/lib/arcload
cp -v arcload.ecoff /usr/lib/arcload/sash

10.70.2. Contents of Arcload

Installed programs: sashARCS or sash64

Short Descriptions

sashARCS

Is a bootloader for IP22/IP32 MIPS systems, which are 32 Bit.

sash64

Is a bootloader for IP27/IP28/IP30 MIPS systems, which are 64 Bit.