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Old 07-08-2007
Bug How can i read a non text file in unix - ELF-64 executable object file - IA64
The binary file is
ELF-64 executable object file - IA64.
How i know that the source is
Is there any comamnd in unix i can read these kind of files or use a thirty party software?

Thanks for your help
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Old 07-09-2007
I'm not sure that I understand the question. But maybe this software can help you.
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Old 07-09-2007
Bug How to read a non text file in Unix
The right question is:
is there a unix comamnd to read (visualize the internal code) in a binary file. the type of file is ELF-64 executable object file - IA64.? or i have to use a thirty party software?

i appreciate your help
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Old 07-09-2007
Then I think I posted the right answer.
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Old 07-20-2007
If you are looking to reverse-engineer an executable and get the source code, I can't help. However, if you want to see some of the text embedded in an executable file:

strings myExecFile | more
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Old 11-06-2008
Hello Alexcol,

Yes there are lot of utilities available in unix which will help to display the symbol name list, I mean the global functions provided in the ELF.
For instance "nm" which is a CCS tool, you can use this :
/usr/ccs/bin/nm "ELF file name" .
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Old 11-06-2008
i use this on a regular basis, so if you want any further clarifications, do revert to me...
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