Re: Installing kernel 2.4

["H. Peter Anvin" <hpa@transmeta.com>]

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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