[Linux-Discussion] Re: Binaries?
- From: John Madden <weez@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: linux-discussion@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 11:34:47 -0500
On Saturday 07 April 2001 08:46, you wrote:
> Can someone please offer an explanation of what "binaries" are? My
> understanding of Linux is that you have a kernel, wrapped in a shell,
> with various extensions tacked on as needed. I heard a presentation
> about how Linux runs on the S/390 and IBM's NUMA system -- they said
> only Linux binaries are loaded, not the Linux kernel, and that the
> binaries are what allow you to run Linux apps on those other platforms.
> An adequate definition of what a "binary" is and how it works was not
> given, and I haven't foun it on the Internet. Thanks....
A binary is just a compiled (as opposed to a scripted) program. You have
them on every platform/OS.
John
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