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Old 06-11-2010, 07:28 AM   #1
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Question How to extract vmlinux from zImage


I want to get vmlinux from zImage, i know it's compressed,
Is there any script or utility that can do that?????
 
Old 06-11-2010, 07:39 AM   #2
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Why do you need to do this? Normally, the kernel is self-extracted during bootup.

Regardless, the first few links here look relevant:

http://www.google.com/search?q=linux...ient=firefox-a
 
Old 06-11-2010, 08:00 AM   #3
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That's my homework,Please help resolve it.

Thanks
 
Old 06-11-2010, 08:10 AM   #4
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Per the LQ Rules, please do not post homework assignments verbatim. We're happy to assist if you have specific questions or have hit a stumbling point, however. Let us know what you've already tried and what references you have used (including class notes, books, and Google searches) and we'll do our best to help. Also, keep in mind that your instructor might also be an LQ member.

In this case, you have not acknowledged the link I gave you. I assure you that the answer is there.

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