Will the a.out format for executables disappear altogether from the
kernel sometime in the future? I'm concerned since some people do not
have the time, disk space, net bandwidth, etc. to upgrade to ELF. As
you might guess, yours truly is one of these. Additionally, I feel
(about my machines only!) if it ain't broke why fix it?
However, upgrading the kernel is one activity which I do perform on a
regular basis -- bug fixes, speed enhancements, security enhancements,
more features. Hence this mail can also be construed as a request to
the Powers That Be to consider keeping a.out in the kernel as a config
option, at the very least.
-- Raju
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