* doc/multiboot.texi (Terminology): Add a remark that "kernel" may not

be a part of OS.
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2010-04-03 Vladimir Serbinenko <phcoder@gmail.com>
* doc/multiboot.texi (Terminology): Add a remark that "kernel" may not
be a part of OS.
2010-04-03 Vladimir Serbinenko <phcoder@gmail.com> 2010-04-03 Vladimir Serbinenko <phcoder@gmail.com>
MIPS support. MIPS support.
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to be @dfn{Multiboot-compliant}; earlier boot loader stages may be to be @dfn{Multiboot-compliant}; earlier boot loader stages may be
designed in whatever way is most convenient. designed in whatever way is most convenient.
@item OS image @item OS image, kernel
The initial binary image that a boot loader loads into memory and The initial binary image that a boot loader loads into memory and
transfers control to start an operating system. The OS image is transfers control to start an operating system. The OS image is
typically an executable containing the operating system kernel. typically an executable containing the operating system kernel.
However it doesn't need to be a part of any OS and may be any kind
of system tool.
@item boot module @item boot module
Other auxiliary files that a boot loader loads into memory along with Other auxiliary files that a boot loader loads into memory along with