Package: initramfs-tools-core (0.142)

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Debian kernel team (QA Page, Mail Archive)
Michael Prokop (QA Page)
Ben Hutchings (QA Page)

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generic modular initramfs generator (core tools)

This package contains the mkinitramfs program that can be used to create a bootable initramfs for a Linux kernel. The initramfs should be loaded along with the kernel and is then responsible for mounting the root filesystem and starting the main init system.

Tags: System Administration: Kernel or Modules, Software Development: C Development, Implemented in: C, Role: Kernel and Modules

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