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From: bard@THEORY.LCS.MIT.EDU
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Subject: space/time in byte code/native code (was dynamic compilation)
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Date: 24 Sep 88 13:16:41 GMT
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>I don't think reason (1) is very compelling these days, because the size of
>compiled code is not an issue with today's computers...

I disagree, in some contexts.  It certainly matters a lot on my home
computer; some programs won't fit on a floppy.  

Loading time also matters.  If a program like `more' takes a few seconds to
load, it is very annoying.

-- Bard