[GHC] #11238: Redesign the dynamic linking on ELF systems

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#11238: Redesign the dynamic linking on ELF systems
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           Reporter:  trommler       |             Owner:  trommler
               Type:  task           |            Status:  new
           Priority:  normal         |         Milestone:  8.2.1
          Component:  Runtime        |           Version:  7.10.3
  System (Linker)                    |
           Keywords:                 |  Operating System:  Linux
       Architecture:                 |   Type of failure:  Other
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 This ticket is to follow up on my comment on #11042.

 Let's give dynamic linking on ELF systems a second chance.

 I propose the following steps:
 1. Collect required features
 1. Write up and discuss and agree on a specification
 1. Create regression tests for all features
 1. Design and implement a new dynamic linker for GHCi
 1. (optional) Make it work on Mac OS X too

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Ticket URL: <http://ghc.haskell.org/trac/ghc/ticket/11238>
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