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What are configuration variables in Open Firmware?

Q: What are configuration variables in Open Firmware?

A: Configuration Variables are variables that affect Open Firmware behavior in a predetermined way. They are persistent across a power-off of the computer, and therefore must be stored in persistent memory.

[Feb 15 1999]

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