JLoc

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JLoc was written by John Fine. It is available from here.

"This program is a linker/locator for use when you need more control over placement of sections within the image, than a standard linker provides."

JLoc can be tricky to use for first timers. Carefull reading of the documentation is required. Its not a get-up-and-go linker like all the other linkers. JLoc requires you to write a custome script for each "executable" image you want to link. JLoc gives you flexibility over HOW the object files are linked, regarding loaded addresses and so-forth.

• Pros
  • Supports OMF/OBJ, DJGPP/COFF
  • Supports 32bit code
  • Supports flat binary file generation
  • Handles library files (OMF/OBJ)
  • OMF/OBJ debugging information
  • Free
• Cons
  • Does not support any output file formats other than flat binary and DOS/COM
  • Confusing to use for beginners
  • Can't create shared libraries
  • Is a 16 bit executable, so it can't run on 64 bit windows without a VM