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Re: [PLUG] debian and debug symbols (-nostrip)
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On Friday 03 February 2006 07:04 pm, Jeff Abrahamson wrote:
> By default debian installs apps and libraries with symbols and other
> debug info stripped. I'm sure this saves a miniscule bit of disk
> space and load time, but is there a good reason for this as a default?
Yes, that "minuscule bit of disc space" is generally around a factor of ten[1]
(slightly more with C++, less with plain C). That makes a significant
difference to disc space, memory and load times for the vast majority of
people that don't need them.
[1] based on personal experience, not details research.
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