1 Introduction

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This is the Linux ELF HOWTO.

This document describes the way I have started the migration of my system to the ELF binary file format.

This HOWTO is written during the Real Thing: all the things written here are tested by me directly.

1.1 Copyright

The Linux ELF HOWTO is copyright (C) 1995 by Riccardo Facchetti. Linux HOWTO documents may be reproduced and distributed in whole or in part, in any medium physical or electronic, as long as this copyright notice is retained on all copies. Commercial redistribution is allowed and encouraged; however, the author would like to be notified of any such distributions.

All translations, derivative works, or aggregate works incorporating any Linux HOWTO documents must be covered under this copyright notice. That is, you may not produce a derivative work from a HOWTO and impose additional restrictions on its distribution. Exceptions to these rules may be granted under certain conditions; please contact the Linux HOWTO coordinator at the address given below.

In short, we wish to promote dissemination of this information through as many channels as possible. However, we do wish to retain copyright on the HOWTO documents, and would like to be notified of any plans to redistribute the HOWTOs.

If you have questions, please contact Matt Welsh, the Linux HOWTO coordinator, at mdw@sunsite.unc.edu. You may finger this address for phone number and additional contact information.

1.2 Feedback

Since this HOWTO will be maintained in a relaxed way, because of the little time I can spend on it, please send me suggestions, bugs and comments, but don't expect them to be included in a short-term update.

You can reach me via e-mail at:

riccardo@cdc8g5.cdc.polimi.it

or via snail-mail at:

Riccardo Facchetti
Via PAOLO VI, 29
22053 - Lecco (Lc)
ITALY

1.3 Disclaimer

This document is not bible. The Author is not responsible for any damages incurred due to actions taken based on the information included in this document.

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