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Record 1 1997-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Codes (Software)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

code that can execute properly only in the locations in virtual address space that are assigned to it by the linker.

OBS

Contrast with position-independent code.

Key term(s)
  • non-relocatable program

French

Domaine(s)
  • Codes (Logiciels)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
OBS

code indépendant de sa position : code de programme pouvant être placé n'importe où dans la mémoire, et à n'importe quel moment, à la différence d'un code translatable (relocatable code) qui peut aussi être chargé n'importe où, mais qui doit ensuite rester dans le même emplacement.

Spanish

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