Re: A89: Re: Re: Re: ASM without libraries


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Re: A89: Re: Re: Re: ASM without libraries




ok.. the thing was just that old plusshell attached a 900bytes or so loader.
the kernel handles romcalls? why should it interfere with that?

//Olle

Niklas Brunlid wrote:
> 
> > didn't it use the old version of plusshell wich attached a special loader at
> the
> > beginning of all programs?
> >
> > > But it requires a kernel to be installed, right or no?
> > >
> > > > Dr. Mario doesn't require a shell, although it does require a library or
> > > two.
> 
> Like all the kernels do? Fargo (maybe), Fargo II, PlusShell, DoorsOS... a shell
> is only *required* if no loader is attached, and the programs can't be run
> directly, but the kernel handles relocation and libraries/ROM calls.
> 
>  / Niklas Brunlid
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> 
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