C++ program without main()

[biz]

The main() function is the starting point for a program execution in Cpp.
Is it possible to run a program without the main() function ? Every time I try it, my compiler shuts down instantaneously.
Just Curious !!

[Dudester]

To create a true standalone program you need a main function of some kind as far as I know.

[NGen]

It's not possible to run a program without main, but you CAN do this:

void program( );
int main( ){
   program( );
   return 0;
}



void program( ){
   // put whatever your program does here
}

[chrisname]

I really doubt it. If it's truly possible then I'll write an operating system in HTML.

[biz]

Sounds sane ..

[PanGalactic]

It is certainly possible. However, if you want to use something other than main(), you'll have to do some assembly programming to replace the C runtime (CRT) that executes your main() function.

This gives the gist of what has to be done: http://sourceware.org/ml/crossgcc/2000-08/msg00010.html

[chrisname]

I was getting worried, but I'm not counting ASM.

[kfex]

It is not possible to make a program without the main() function.
A C++ program starts at the main function first. Don't you know curiosity killed the cat!

Also there is a HTML OS out there sort of... Pspwxp, just some pages with flash
See this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4Qq_TXtlZo

[chrisname]

I meant a real, bootable OS. And if you open up a program in a text editor, it's HTML.