On 12 Mar 2003 12:06:48 -0000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > [Side question relating to the kernel - How does lilo or > the kernel know which System.map to access? For example, > > In other words, my questions is - who is reading System.map > and how are they accessing it? ]
AFAIK System.map isn't used in normal operation. It's a hexadecimal index of kernel symbols (names of kernel functions). It's used for debugging. So while it's nice from a Good Housekeeping point of view to keep your kernel and symbol table matched up, you could leave it out completely and the system would boot and run. Kevin -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
