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Compiled executables are, by their very natures, usually specific to operating systems. This minimal compiler outputs one specific executable file format, hard
by JdeBP 10y ago
Compiled executables are, by their very natures, usually specific to operating systems. This minimal compiler outputs one specific executable file format, hardwiring a specific platform and instruction set architecture in that executable file format's header.
- sigjuice 10y agoYes, I know that about executables, but I guess compiler-related subtleties are lost on me. I will clearly benefit from reading the book I just bought.