Messages in this thread |  | | Date | Wed, 8 Nov 2000 00:35:08 -0700 | From | "Jeff V. Merkey" <> | Subject | Re: Installing kernel 2.4 |
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On Tue, Nov 07, 2000 at 06:18:09PM -0800, H. Peter Anvin wrote: > 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...)
Keep truckin' H. Peter, this is something that's needed.
:-)
Jeff
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