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FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? (Developers)

posted by marcov, 04.01.2022, 11:04

> Except embedded. In my ROMOS I had to fit FD kernel inside less than 64kB
> of ROM segment (I had to throw away some FD kernel code). Also there are
> still machines with very small "SSD" e.g. I have one with 2MB DiskOnChip so
> every (k)B counts :)
> http://oldcomp.cz/download/file.php?id=13787&mode=view
> So this comparison of compilers may still be relevant for somebody...

People with extreme needs should always do their own research for their exact circumstances (minimal processor etc), and not rely on generic lists for generic processors.

Complete thread:

• FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - roytam, 03.01.2022, 09:44 (Developers)
  • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - Guti, 03.01.2022, 15:34
  • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - tom, 03.01.2022, 16:10
    • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - glennmcc, 03.01.2022, 17:58
      • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - roytam, 04.01.2022, 03:50
      • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - RayeR, 04.01.2022, 05:38
        • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - marcov, 04.01.2022, 11:04
      • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - Ringding, 04.01.2022, 12:13
        • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - bretjohn, 04.01.2022, 18:12
    • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - marcov, 04.01.2022, 23:21
      • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - tom, 04.01.2022, 23:55
      • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - RayeR, 06.01.2022, 03:27
        • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - Oso2k, 06.01.2022, 04:27
          • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - tkchia, 06.01.2022, 14:29
            • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - RayeR, 07.01.2022, 04:33
              • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - roytam, 07.01.2022, 15:30
                • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - RayeR, 07.01.2022, 18:56
                  • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - andrewbird, 07.01.2022, 19:38
                  • FreeDOS/FreeCOM: which compiler produces smallest binary? - tom, 08.01.2022, 22:33