[coreboot] #102: flashrom: coreboot ROM image file identification heuristic is broken

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Mon Dec 8 03:18:20 CET 2008


#102: flashrom: coreboot ROM image file identification heuristic is broken
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    Reporter:  stuge     |         Owner:  stuge              
        Type:  defect    |        Status:  reopened           
    Priority:  major     |     Milestone:  flashrom v1.0      
   Component:  flashrom  |       Version:                     
  Resolution:            |      Keywords:  rom image heuristic
Dependencies:            |   Patchstatus:  there is no patch  
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Changes (by stuge):

  * status:  closed => reopened
  * resolution:  fixed =>


Comment:

 I still think we should remove this check.

 One benefit of flashrom is that it permits hassle free crossflashing. I
 guess the crossflashing will often be factory BIOS images, in which case
 this check does not run. Only when the user booted coreboot and wants to
 flash another coreboot image will flashrom suddenly require -f to perform
 the requested operation.

 Please comment.

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Ticket URL: <http://tracker.coreboot.org/trac/coreboot/ticket/102#comment:16>
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