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It only requires vs build tools which is likely for the linker. Other languages like rust does the same.

• 38 3y ago
  Rust has a GNU option for Windows: https://forge.rust-lang.org/infra/other-installation-methods.html https://forge.rust-lang.org/infra/other-installation-methods...
  • vips7L 3y ago
    If you’re already running windows, why do you need the linker to be GNU?
    • 38 3y ago
      because the GNU linker is like a 100 MB download, and Visual Studio is like 10 GB
      • bhaak 3y ago
        And that's an issue because ...?
        • 38 3y ago
          would you rather pay $1 for a soda drink, or $100?
          • bhaak 3y ago
            Where do you pay $1 for 10 GB, let alone $100?
            • 38 3y ago
              whoosh