.so files in 64-bit Debian builds are 4% larger than they have to be
For some reason, all .so files from the Debian builds at https://www.haskell.org/ghc/download_ghc_7_10_2\#x86_64linux are larger then the equivalent files in the CentOS build, my own (Ubuntu) build, or hvr's ppa build.
For example, comparing the size of libHSfilepath-1.4.0.0-KsGE6pHE5eZHSN90ZVax6A-ghc7.10.2.so, after installation (i.e. after strip --strip-unneeded):
| build | size (bytes) |
|---|---|
| Debian | 128520 |
| Centos | 124280 |
| hvr ppa | 123112 |
| my own | 123112 |
Maybe the linker or strip utility on the Debian system where GHC releases are built should be upgraded.
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| Trac field | Value |
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| Version | 7.10.2 |
| Type | Bug |
| TypeOfFailure | OtherFailure |
| Priority | low |
| Resolution | Unresolved |
| Component | Build System |
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