What is MIME type "application/x-c32-comboot-syslinux-exec"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

application/x-c32-comboot-syslinux-exec is a MIME type for a boot module used by the Syslinux bootloader. It marks an executable file that extends boot functionalities.

This file is loaded during the boot process. It enables custom boot menus, rescue operations, and other startup tasks. The module runs its own code to provide extra instructions to Syslinux.

Files of this type typically use the format C32. The prefix x- indicates a non-standard or experimental type.

• Main use case: Extending the bootloader’s capabilities.
• Functionality: Executes additional code during system boot to manage custom configurations.
• Additional uses: Supports boot menus and system recovery operations.
• Technical note: It is a part of Syslinux COM32 modules (version 2), special binary files loaded by the boot manager.

Additional details can be found on the Syslinux Project website.

Associated file extensions

.c32

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:

    Content-Type: application/x-c32-comboot-syslinux-exec
  

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/x-c32-comboot-syslinux-exec">Download file</a>
  

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:

    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/x-c32-comboot-syslinux-exec');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.c32