From:	Alexey Zakhlestine <alx AT gs707 DOT com>
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Subject:	Re: Exe Size...
Date:	Tue, 04 Apr 2000 10:34:36 +0400
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Brian Racer wrote:

> have a question. I have seen graphical demos that are only like 4k, but when
> I compile a 'hello word' or even a semi large game-type thing, it is quite
> large. I know there is a way to lessen the file size, and I am sure if I did
> some reserch it is in the FAQ or somthing, but could someone please just
> tell me how to lessen the size. Thank you.

strip filename.exe

or download UPX from here http://wildsau.idv.uni-linz.ac.at/mfx/upx.html
and use
upx -9 filename.exe

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