README for mkinitrd-netmkinitrd-net enables you to use your distribution's stock kernel fordiskless workstations, without having to compile in support for therelevant network card(s).  It creates an initial ramdisk image containingthe required network-card kernel modules and bootstrap scripts to load themodule, obtain an IP address via DHCP and mount the root filesystem viaNFS.mkinitrd-net also generates a dhcpd.conf file fragment that can be used toautomate the process of mapping NBI files to clients, based on the PCI IDsof their network cards.  Etherboot will send the PCI ID of the networkcard to the DHCP server in the etherboot-encapsulated-options field(Etherboot 5.0.7 and newer) and the DHCP server can use this to identifythe correct NBI to point the client towards.The end result is that:a) You can avoid the hassle of compiling custom kernels for diskless   workstations.b) Diskless workstations will automatically download the correct   kernel+initrd.c) You have an easier life! :-)mkinitrd-net is Copyright Fen Systems Ltd. 2001.  mkinitrd-net itself islicensed under the GNU GPL.  It incorporates code from the uClibc,busybox, udhcpc and Etherboot projects, each of which has its own licenceterms.  Standard disclaimers apply.The copy of mkinitrd-net in the Etherboot contribs is not theauthoritative copy of mkinitrd-net; please do not make modifications tothis copy.  Patches should be sent to Michael Brown<mbrown@fensystems.co.uk>.