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A linker takes the object files produced by the compiler and links them together to form a single machine code executable.

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to link object modules generated by the assembler and compiler

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What is a group of programs that coordinate and control the resources of a computer system called?

A group of programs that coordinate and control the resources of a computer system is called a system software. In other publications, it also includes software development tools like a debugger, linker or compiler.


What is object linker?

In computer science, a linker or link editor is a program that takes one or more objects generated by a compiler and combines them into a single executable program.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LinkerThis is a response to the question, "What is object linker?". The appropriate question would have been, "What is a linker or link editor in the field of Computer Science and Software Engineering?". Note that a linker is called a loader when it refers to a run-time process. Linkers refer to compile-time processes.


What is an important part of the system software which contains instructions that tell the computer how to perform the functions of loading storing and executing an application program?

The operating system is the part that take care of the communications between software and hardware.


What is an interface control document used for in systems and software engineering?

An application programming interface is a form of ICD for a software system, in that it describes how to access the functions and services provided by a system via an interface. If a system producer wants others to be able to use the system, an ICD (or equivalent) is a worthwhile investment.


What is linker error?

An error detected (or perhaps caused) by the linker. Examples: unresolved symbol, duplicated symbol.