[U-Boot] [PATCH 1/5] Add bmp_layout module for accessing BMP header data

[Wolfgang Denk]

Dear Nikita,

In message <5110AC16.9000306 at compulab.co.il> you wrote:
> 
> That's true, but when md traps you simply restart the board and
> everything's fine. If displaying a splash screen traps- you're stuck.

In such a case you have forgotten to test your settings before
activation these as default, i. e. you have committed a sin that
carries with it its own punishment ;-)

> There's a difference between a bicycle with no training wheels and one
> that falls apart when you turn it the wrong way.

It's not the bicyle falling apart, it's the rider falling down (with
the risk of getting hurt) - and yes, exactly this happens in real
life when you disobey basic caution.

The same will happen for other stupid settings, too - like setting a
bootdelay of 0 with a non-working bootcmd; or incorrect update commands
that blow away U-Boot, or ...

This is a boot loader, and there are no seatbelts or airbags; nothing
prevents you to shoot yourself into the foot.

Best regards,

Wolfgang Denk

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