The return of Iceweasel [LWN.net]

The return of Iceweasel

Posted Sep 28, 2006 8:17 UTC (Thu) by Jel (guest, #22988)
In reply to: The return of Iceweasel by vmole
Parent article: The return of Iceweasel

No, it really is tiny. However, re-using libraries is a benefit not a disadvantage. The whole point of
common library code is to share it between applications, thereby reducing memory use, increasing
integration, and improving testing and refinement.

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The return of Iceweasel

Posted Sep 28, 2006 16:36 UTC (Thu) by vmole (guest, #111) [Link]

Splitting the footprint doesn't change it. If you don't otherwise use those shared libraries, then it doesn't matter how small the konqueror binary is; the total footprint must include those libraries, since they are loaded solely to support konqueror. The fact that they can support other KDE binaries is irrelevent.

The other comment claims the total is still around half the total for Firefox, so I guess I'll give it another try. If only KDE weren't so ugly... :-) (NOTE SMILEY! I'M EXPRESSING PERSONAL OPINION ON A MATTER OF TASTE. THAT'S ALL. NO NEED TO FIGHT ABOUT IT.)