feat: allow for usage of passed dtb addr - #482
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When using different boot protocols, the dtb address can be passed to the loader. Use the passed dtb address instead of qemu default. Use qemu as fallback.
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LGTM, see "Call the kernel image" section in the booting.txt document or https://github.com/torvalds/linux/blob/master/arch/arm64/kernel/head.S#L51
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I'd prefer passing this via a register in the future, but this is a strict improvement over hardcoding it. 👍
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When using different boot protocols, the dtb address can be passed to the loader. Use the passed dtb address instead of qemu default. Use qemu as fallback.