[U-Boot] Does u-boot require any additional program to run?

[Wolfgang Denk]

Dear Srinidhi M,

In message <AANLkTimHX2odYD2EEWOqZCQcziv74jHSZ_30u2UbKwAB at mail.gmail.com> you wrote:
> 
> I have a question about u-boot. Can u-boot alone can bring up a board
> and load a OS image on to board?

Yes, it can.

> Does u-boot require any additional programs (like a Flash Loader) to
> run, initially?

No, it does not.

At least in general.  Initial bootstrapping is a bit platform
dependent, and not allplatforms are equally well supported.  But in
any case it can be done, even if on your platform some parts might
still be missing.

Best regards,

Wolfgang Denk

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