Kexec

kexec-chooser is a small utility that makes warm rebooting into new kernels under Debian a bit easier. Recent Linux kernels support a new feature called kexec. Basically it allows you to load a new kernel image into memory, and then boot into that kernel directory without having to do a full...


Platforms: *nix

Kexec is a mechanism to use linux itself to load a new kernel without going through the BIOS thus minimizing down time. This script kexecs the newest kernel on the system managed by rpm (assumes a Redhat like system).


Platforms: *nix, Python, BSD

kexec-loader is a Linux based bootloader that uses kexec to start the kernel of your choice. It fits on a 1.44MB floppy, supports most block devices supported by Linux and is easy to use. kexec-loader supports reading GRUB configuration files, this allows kexec-loader to be used as a drop-in...


Platforms: *nix

KBoot project is a proof-of-concept implementation of a Linux boot loader based on kexec. KBoot uses a boot loader like LILO or GRUB to load a regular Linux kernel as its first stage. Then, the full capabilities of the kernel can be used to locate and to access the kernel to be booted. KBoot...


Platforms: *nix