(under subclass 701) Subject matter comprising means or steps for joining files or libraries of object code to create executable program code.
(1) Note. For the purpose of this definition, processes for linking include resolving address data references and external references between separate files or libraries of object code to create an executable program.
(2) Note. Static linking is classified in this subclass, since images of all linked object files and object libraries become an integral part of the executable program.
(3) Note. The subject matter of this subclass is directed to linking object code to create an executable program. The linking of related data, objects, text data (e.g., hypertext) and other information which is intended for s:graphical display is classified elsewhere. See search this class, subclass notes below.
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346, for linking of related data, objects, text data (e.g., hypertext) and other information which is intended for s:graphical display.
