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

posted by tkchia , 06.01.2022, 14:29

Hello Oso2k,

> A regular gcc can also produce 16 bit COM file if you know the right flags
> and linker inputs. However Tk Chia’s work does that more naturally with

Not exactly. Mainline GCC's -m16 flag will output code that requires an 80386 or above. The code will essentially be 32-bit code — with 32-bit registers etc. — except that it runs in 16-bit real/protected/V86 mode.

gcc-ia16 in contrast will output code that can run on an 8086, 80186, or 80286.

Thank you!

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