linker - What is a "Load Module"? -
i've been reading linking , loading (one of os topics, not specific language), , i've come across term "load module" without previous reference it. understand way has been used, seems final product after compilation , linking (an executable perhaps). tried google, term seems related cobol language , no specification specific cobol, so, i'm posting here know if of guys heard before , enlighten me it.
as per ibm's "mvs program management: user's guide , reference" load module is
an executable program stored in partitioned data set program library.
so right it's final output of binder (formerly known linkage editor) can executed z/os.
some additional remarks:
- the term not limited cobol, binder-input object-modules can generated many of available compilers on z/os, i.e. c,cobol,pl/i, compiled rexx or assembler (where there no compiler assembler).
- when strictly following definition important note term "partitioned data set program library" in above quote. executable program stored in pdse or z/os unix file called "program object". see "load module" used since many people use old term know , don't bother make difference (like using "linkage editor" when talking binder)
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