Messages in this thread |  | | Date | Tue, 07 Nov 2000 18:18:09 -0800 | From | "H. Peter Anvin" <> | Subject | Re: Installing kernel 2.4 |
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Jeff Garzik wrote: > > "Jeff V. Merkey" wrote: > > We need a format that allow multiple executable segments to be combined > > in a single executable and the loader have enough smarts to grab the > > right one based on architecture. two options: > > > > 1. extend gcc to support this or rearragne linux into segments based on > > code type > > 2. Use PE. > > The kernel isn't going non-ELF. Too painful, for dubious advantages, > namely: > > The current gcc toolchain already supports what you suggest. > > I understand that some people have even put some thought into a > bootloader that dynamically links your kernel on bootup, so this idea > isn't new. It's a good idea though. >
Yes, I have been working on it on and off for a while ("off" due to various professional and personal issues taking higher priority for some time...)
-hpa
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