Rafal Kupiec
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Reviewed-on: #7 Reviewed-by: Piotr Likoski <likoski@noreply.codingworkshop.git> Co-authored-by: Rafal Kupiec <belliash@codingworkshop.eu.org> Co-committed-by: Rafal Kupiec <belliash@codingworkshop.eu.org>
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## XT Boot Loader (XTLDR)
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The XTLDR, or XTOS Boot Loader, is an EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) boot loader specifically designed for XTOS.
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As an EFI boot loader, XTLDR operates exclusively with EFI-based hardware and is not compatible with non-EFI systems,
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like old and deprecated BIOS.
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One of the notable features of XTLDR is its modular design. The boot loader is divided into different modules, with only
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the essential core being loaded during the boot process. This modular approach allows for a more efficient and
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streamlined boot experience, as only the necessary functionality is loaded, reducing the boot time and system resource
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usage.
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XTLDR includes various modules that provide specific functionalities required for the boot process. For example, there is
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a module dedicated to supporting the XTOS boot protocol, which is the specific protocol used by XTOS for loading and
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executing the OS kernel. Additionally, there is a module for handling PE/COFF (Portable Executable) binaries, which is
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a commonly used format of executable files used by the XTOS.
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