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Is unix defined as having small binaries? I don't think that's true. Yes, it's statically linked and as a result somewhat large. This is a program built aroun

• hnarn 8y ago
  > Is unix defined as having small binaries? I don't think that's true. Yes, it's statically linked and as a result somewhat large. No, but literally the first point is: > Make each program do one thing well. To do a new job, build afresh rather than complicate old programs by adding new features. It's not hard to see how this would apply to libraries, and how including third party code in your binary would break this idea because you're essentially "freezing" the application in time. Your definition regarding "composing programs together" is not all that makes a program UNIX-ish.
  • kingosticks 8y ago
    It then goes on to list a whole load of feature creep so the claim of doing one thing is a bit ridiculous.