Re: a.out and ELF file formats

>I have been analyzing the file formats and i wonder why was a.out

>>replaced by ELF file format ? Were there any flaws in a.out file format >>so that it led to the raise of ELF file format ? > > ELF supports dynamic linked shared libraries, and is better suited to > page mapping executables into the program's address space. There have > been a variety of hacks to work around this with a.out, e.g., the static > linked shared libraries with BSDI a.out files, but ELF handles both of > them a lot better.

I knew that....

>Any link that elaborates the problems that are conveyed in the above >>link ? > > You might like my book "Linkers and Loaders", available at better > techinical bookstores and libraries everywhere.

But only because I have your book! The second book I have with that title....!

--
Use the BIG mirror service in the UK:
 http://www.mirrorservice.org
Reply to
Bob Eager
Loading thread data ...

ElectronDepot website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.