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A.OUT is the "original" binary format for Unix machines. It is considered obsolete today because of several shortcomings. However, as it is extremely simple and supported by many compilers/assemblers, it may be a good choice if you're willing to develop your own format or have more information than 'raw binary' for your bootloader.
A.OUT is the "original" binary format for Unix machines. It is considered obsolete today because of several shortcomings. However, as it is extremely simple and supported by many compilers/assemblers, it may be a good choice if you're willing to develop your own format or have more information than 'raw binary' for your bootloader.

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A.OUT is the "original" binary format for Unix machines. It is considered obsolete today because of several shortcomings. However, as it is extremely simple and supported by many compilers/assemblers, it may be a good choice if you're willing to develop your own format or have more information than 'raw binary' for your bootloader.

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