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Kernel File Format ?
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2003 11:51 am
by theoneyouknow
hello guys,
What format would you suggest in making a good kernel?
Re:Kernel File Format ?
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2003 3:10 pm
by Pype.Clicker
you mean the
binary object file format ? or something else ?
If you're talking about the object file format, take one your bootloader supports. A plain binary file may work well and be sufficient ... if you're using GRUB, you might consider using an ELF kernel, but i haven't tried this myself, so i'll leave the closing word for Tim (or anyone else that has tried it, of course
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Re:Kernel File Format ?
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2003 12:26 am
by Tim
GRUB supports ELF automatically, so ELF is a good choice if you're using GRUB, or want to in the future. I use PE myself but nobody else seems to. Other than that, use whatever format you like -- but I'd suggest using a format that already exists, rather than inventing your own.
Re:Kernel File Format ?
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2003 11:51 am
by Neo
I have a related question
What are the advantages of using an executable format? and is ELF the best to try out for beginners or should i try something simpler? (the others are simpler right?).
btw are there any legam ramifications to using any of the formats for e.g if i decide to use windows PE etc will there be any problems later?