On Mon, Mar 13, 2006 at 01:40:01PM +0100, Robert Millan wrote: > Package: glibc > Severity: wishlist > > I've tested what would be the size saving when building glibc with -Os: > > $ du -h */*udeb > 1020K normal/libc6-udeb_2.3.6-3_amd64.udeb > 12K normal/libnss-dns-udeb_2.3.6-3_amd64.udeb > 20K normal/libnss-files-udeb_2.3.6-3_amd64.udeb > 888K tiny/libc6-udeb_2.3.6-3_amd64.udeb > 12K tiny/libnss-dns-udeb_2.3.6-3_amd64.udeb > 16K tiny/libnss-files-udeb_2.3.6-3_amd64.udeb > > For the udeb I think it's significant. I would suggest adding a build pass > for > -Os (and possibly other tinification options), and use that to prepare the > udebs. > > What do you think? Would you like a patch for this?
Did you try if the result actually works? At least historically glibc was somewhat problematic when compiled with other than default optimisations. Thiemo -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
