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diff --git a/arch/parisc/Kconfig b/arch/parisc/Kconfig index ee59171edffe..548c767f4358 100644 --- a/arch/parisc/Kconfig +++ b/arch/parisc/Kconfig @@ -346,6 +346,19 @@ config NR_CPUS depends on SMP default "4" +config KEXEC + bool "Kexec system call" + select KEXEC_CORE + help + kexec is a system call that implements the ability to shutdown your + current kernel, and to start another kernel. It is like a reboot + but it is independent of the system firmware. And like a reboot + you can start any kernel with it, not just Linux. + + It is an ongoing process to be certain the hardware in a machine + shutdown, so do not be surprised if this code does not + initially work for you. + endmenu |