Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2000 10:36:57 +0200 (IST)
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On Wed, 1 Nov 2000, Prashant Ramachandra wrote:

> Besides, DJGPP generates COFF while linux generates ELF.

The object file format does not have any significant effect on the
executable file's size, once you strip the debugging info.  So the
COFF vs ELF issue is irrelevant here.  (I think ELF debug info is more
voluminous, especially in C++ programs, btw.)