Re: Intention to Port eCos to STR9

[Andrew Lunn <andrew at lunn dot ch>]

> New Question:
> 
> I have heard a few people talk about not using Redboot, and instead just
> using their JTAG tools to do the loading, flashing, debugging, etc.  I
> assume that since I will have a JTAG tool I wouldn't necessarily need to use
> Redboot, but I am guessing it still might make life easier for a couple of
> reasons.  First, it will be an easier way to prove out that my HAL is
> correct with the simpler set of code.  Second, the community will like me
> slightly more if I do the work to provide a more complete port for the
> STR9...

With a JTAG programmer, redboot is optional. Also, since your amount
of FLASH is limited, not using redboot does give your application more
room.

As for testing, redboot is actually quite complex. There are simpler
things to start with. Try some of the test programs in the HAL package
to start with. 

Once you have a basic port working getting redboot going is normally
trival.

        Andrew