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> What do they really mean ? i usually see them when i am on unix, and didn't
> see them before when i used the compilers on PC.
Core files are one indication that a program you've run has crashed. The
PC has, to the best of my knowledge, never generated core files, this is
strictly a un*x feature.
If the program you're running crashes and your un*x umask and resource
limits are acceptable, a core file may be produced in your working directory.
Check your man page for limit and umask.
Good luck!
core or core dump file ?