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5. Discussion

We here discuss some theoretical issues related to our configuration.

5.1 Bootproms and Hard Disks

Bootproms exist for quite a long time, but they are usually used for diskless computers only. In our opinion, bootproms are even more interesting for computers which have a local harddisk, since they allow to take profit of both sides:

5.2 Which Bootprom ?

Several bootproms are available for PCs. We had several reason for choosing the TCP/IP Bootprom from Köppen EDV GmbH:


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