Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Digital data processing system initialization or configuration
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-08
2006-08-08
Cao, Chun (Department: 2115)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Digital data processing system initialization or configuration
Reexamination Certificate
active
07089411
ABSTRACT:
A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for providing device information to an operating system. A first instance of an open firmware is loaded. Device information is generated for devices in the data processing system using the first instance of the open firmware. An operating system is loaded for the data processing system using the open firmware. A second instance of the open firmware is loaded. The second instance of the open firmware is enabled to provide device information in response to a request from the operating system during runtime operation of the operating system.
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Cao Chun
International Business Machines - Corporation
Manzo Peter B.
Tyson Thomas E.
Yee Duke W.
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