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From: "Naveen Malik" <maliknaveen@hotmail.com>
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Subject: -coff, -elf, -aout
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Hi,

when making a cross compiler from gcc we have three
options  -coff, -elf, -aout that generate a cross compiler that gives us the
binaries that are indipendent of any OS support.  Can anybody please help me
in understanding - what is the difference between these three options as all
of them are used to generate code for embedded applications but whaich
option to use?

OR where I can get the reference material for al these issues for defining
target.

Best regards

Naveen Malik