Jeremy Fitzhardinge wrote: >> >> Using an ELF field for the relocated kernel virtual base instead of >> (or, in addition to) embedding it in the string table is the only >> thing I strongly object to. > > Thinking about it, the best way to represent that stuff is probably in > a PT_NOTE segment. That would give us flexibility without needing to > pack everything into strings (while still allowing us to have strings > where appropriate). > > In general, I agree we should use standard ELF fields in standard ways > if that's the right thing to do. Are you talking about using the phdr > p_paddr/p_vaddr fields properly? Yes. Although Eric mentioned something about having the kernel relocation available in the bzImage ELF header, and I think we need to make sure that the use of the ELF fields is consistent between the two. Zach
