Re: binfmt_script and ^M

From: H. Peter Anvin (hpa@zytor.com)
Date: Wed Feb 28 2001 - 17:23:14 EST

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By author: Jamie Lokier <lk@tantalophile.demon.co.uk>
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>
> 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 :-)
>

binfmt_misc?

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