Re: [PATCH] Fix ELF entry point (i386)

[Gerd Hoffmann]

Eric W. Biederman wrote:
> 
> We load the kernel at physical addresses and we enter
> the kernel at a physical address.  Even the entry point
> expects that.
> 
> Is there some reason you think the entry point is virtual?

Elf specs say so.  The paragraph in question mentions processes not OS
kernels though ...

cheers,

  Gerd

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