Linker Script File
General Information
| Title | LD File Extension |
| Extension | .ld |
| Full Form | Linker Script File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | GNU Project |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Linker configuration |
| Additional Functions | Memory layout specification |
| Features | Symbol definition, Section mapping |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Compiled Programs | Yes |
| Embedded Systems | Yes |
| Operating Systems | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Version control, Code comments |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1980s |
| Latest Version | Depends on Binutils version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .o, .so, .a |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 GNU Linker (ld) |
Free | Unix, Linux, Windows, macOS |
 GCC |
Free | Unix, Linux, Windows, macOS |
 CMake |
Free | Unix, Linux, Windows, macOS |