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authorStefan Reinauer <stepan@coresystems.de>2007-07-12 16:35:42 +0000
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+$Id: README,v 1.3 2006/01/24 00:25:39 dsp_llnl Exp $
+
+Summary of Operation
+--------------------
+lxbios is a utility for reading/writing LinuxBIOS parameters and
+displaying information from the LinuxBIOS table. It is intended for x86-based
+systems (both 32-bit and 64-bit) that use LinuxBIOS.
+
+The LinuxBIOS table resides in low physical memory, and may be accessed
+through the /dev/mem interface. It is created at boot time by LinuxBIOS, and
+contains various system information such as the type of mainboard in use. It
+specifies locations in the CMOS (nonvolatile RAM) where the LinuxBIOS
+parameters are stored.
+
+For information about LinuxBIOS, see http://www.linuxbios.org/.
+
+Ideas for Future Improvements
+-----------------------------
+1. Move the core functionality of this program into a shared library.
+2. Consider adding options for displaying other BIOS-provided information
+ such as the MP table, ACPI table, PCI IRQ routing table, etc.