On 12/1/25 05:32, Crystal Kolipe wrote:
On Sun, Nov 30, 2025 at 08:45:07PM -0500, Nick Holland wrote:
Remember: OpenBSD relinks the kernel every boot. Sequence of events:
1) boot a kernel
2) kernel is running, multi-user, and in control of the hardware.
3) System startup takes place ... including
3a) daemons
3...)
3k) /bsd is relinked (KARL -- Kernel Address Randomization Link)
3...)
4) System is fully on-line and devoted to your tasks
5) ...time goes by, you do stuff...
6) you reboot
1) boot a kernel (relinked in step 3a above)
Surely you mean step 3k not 3a.
...and don't call me Shirley.
um. yeah. great way to toss a good explanation into the toilet of
confusion. oops. (yes, I renumbered the sequence to make it more
clear...and failed miserably)
Nick.
