Hi, I noticed that as well. Could it be the included libraries and/or something else? Cheers, Joseph -----Original Message----- From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Øyvind Lode Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 7:11 AM To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Huge executables when compiling in Windows Hi all: I've noticed that executables are huge in Windows compared to Linux. My hello World program is 27K when compiled in Windows and 6.2K in Linux. This is C code and when I compile C++ the difference is even greater. About 488K in Windows and 7K in Linux for Hello World!! On Windows I compile with GCC 4.5.0 and on Linux it's GCC 4.3.2. Why? I'm just curious! __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3001 - Release Date: 07/12/10 16:49:00 __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind