Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 10:24:54 +0300 (IDT)
From: Eli Zaretskii <eliz AT is DOT elta DOT co DOT il>
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Subject: Re: Super-huge EXE files
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On Mon, 30 Aug 1999, Volt9000 wrote:

> I make a simple EXE file that just displays 'Hello, world' it's bloody 
> 293K! Why is it so big? I checked the FAQ and it suggested using the -s 
> switch when compiling. So I tried that but the file is still like 140K! 
> What gives? How can I make the file smaller?

I believe the FAQ explains all that, and then some.  I believe you  are 
compiling a C++ program; if so, 140K is about right for the minimal 
program: all those C++ classes bring a huge overhead.

Like the FAQ says:

	- the overhead is additive, so real-life programs still get the 
	  same 140K bloat;

	- in this age of cheap disks you shouldn't worry;

	- you can use the exe compressor mentioned in the FAQ if you do 
	  worry.