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From: Jaye Mathisen  <mrcpu@cdsnet.net>
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Subject: How easy is the in-memory MFS kernel stuff to use, 'ala the boot , floppy?
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I'm trying to figure out a way to make a "disaster-mode" kernel, that if
the kernel can load, but not fsck, it can mount an in-memory FS, possibly
start the network, and maybe fire up an sshd, or something so I can get in
and do stuff remotely.

Any ideas?