From a30ae5c564fdecf4c3c92f05914ebb534024a71b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Samuel Dionne-Riel Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2018 22:00:07 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Adds documentation about the `bios-boot` images. --- bootloader/README.md | 20 ++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+) create mode 100644 bootloader/README.md diff --git a/bootloader/README.md b/bootloader/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..adfd554 --- /dev/null +++ b/bootloader/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +Bootloader artwork +================== + +This directory holds the artwork used for the NixOS bootloaders. + +`bios-boot` +----------- + +The bootloader for legacy boot, specifically the ISO/USB image. + +It is assumed it is of the SYSLINUX family, probably ISOLINUX. + +Technically the ISOLINUX setup is to be configured to use a 800×600 resolution. +This resolution ensures a maximum number of machines to be compatible, and +still allows enough definition. + +It is also assumed that legacy boot **is not really used anymore**. Most recent +hardware will be using the UEFI bootloader. This is why the image is made +assuming 4:3 aspect ratio; most of the legacy boot uses are assumed to be on +virtual machines, where the bootloader will be shown with square pixels.