We'd like to begin porting our own operating system (Scout) to the StrongARM core of the IXP1200. To do this we'll need a way to get code into the device. We have a couple of thoughts on this and would like to get some feedback (especially from the Intel folks who are on the list). We basically need a way to load a raw image into the core and start running it. We are not using VxWorks or eCOS. Approaches: 1. Purchase or lease a NetROM device. 2. Use a device programmer to program the flash EEPROM. Is the flash in a socket? The chip packaging looks unfamiliar. 3. Use a Meta Boot Loader. This is code that runs under VxWorks. The preprogrammed boot loader in ROM can load the meta boot loader which will, in turn, load our OS code. Number 3 has the advantage that it is an all software solution. The problem is that it appears to need a VxWorks executable (the meta boot loader) but we aren't interested in purchasing a license for this one little program. Is this something that someone else has done (or could do)? -Scott -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott C. Karlin Princeton University Graduate Student Department of Computer Science Voice: (609) 258-5386 35 Olden Street Email: scott@cs.princeton.edu Princeton, NJ 08544-2087 WWW: http://www.cs.princeton.edu/~scott --------------------------------------------------------------------------