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Why are compiled executables so huge?!?

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Why are compiled executables so huge?!?

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By default, gcc compiles in all symbols. You’ll also find that gcc creates large executables on UNIX. If that bothers you, just use the ‘strip’ program, part of the binutils package. Or compile with the -s option to gcc.

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