All the newer versions of Linux should support ELF. Give that a try before you resort to a.out. On Tue, 9 Feb 1999, Lance Hoffmeyer wrote: > When downloading tar files how can I determine whether my system needs > A.out type files or > ELF type files? I have a cirrux 686 chip if that helps any? > > Lance > > > -- > Unsubscribe? mail -s unsubscribe debian-user-request@lists.debian.org < /dev/null > >