Definitions
The definitions shown in Table B-1 are very useful in understanding the technical details of the linking and loading process on AIX.
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Object file | A generic term for a file containing executable code, data, relocation information, a symbol table, and other information. Object files on AIX for POWER processor architecture are defined by XCOFF (eXtended Common Object File Format). Please refer to the AIX 5L Version 5.2 Files Reference for further information about the XCOFF format. |
| CSECT | The atomic unit of relocation as far as link-editing is concerned. A CSECT can contain code or data. One CSECT can contain references to other CSECTs. These references ... |
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