2.3 - Bootloader Layer
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Define what a bootloader does in an embedded system.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens first when a device is powered on.
Name one popular bootloader used in embedded systems.
💡 Hint: Consider widely known bootloaders in documentation and tutorials.
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What is the primary role of a bootloader?
💡 Hint: Remember what the bootloader does when a system starts.
True or False: U-Boot is a lesser-known bootloader.
💡 Hint: Think about common bootloaders mentioned in various resources.
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Describe how a malfunctioning bootloader might affect the startup of an embedded system.
💡 Hint: Consider each responsibility of the bootloader and the outcomes if they fail.
Compare and contrast U-Boot and Barebox in terms of features and use cases.
💡 Hint: Analyze what each bootloader excels at and their intended environments.
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