Re: binfmt_script and ^M

From: Jamie Lokier (lk@tantalophile.demon.co.uk)
Date: Wed Feb 28 2001 - 09:07:11 EST


David wrote:
> We wouldn't make the kernel translate m$ word docs into files the kernel
> can parse. It's a userland thing and changing the kernel would change a
> legacy that would cause a lot of confusion I would expect.

Now there's a thought. binfmt_fileextension, chooses the interpreter
based on filename :-)

-- Jamie
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