Mail Archives: djgpp/1996/11/12/01:43:01
On 11 Nov 1996, Alexander Lehmann wrote:
> Bob Nelson <bnelson AT netcom DOT com> wrote:
> : PKLITE (Katz's executable file "compression" utility) should not
> : be run on any of the "stubified" files produced by DJGPP, including
> : but not limited to, those provided in the distribution's bin/
> : directory.
>
> : Anyone wish to relate an experience that shows otherwise?
Doesn't PKLITE warn you that the DJGPP program includes ``overlays'' and
ask for permission to compress? AFAIK, it should, because it should
notice that the info in the .exe header doesn't match the size of the
.exe file.
> Use mlp104 instead. PKLITE only works with real mode DOS programs
I can only second this. Even the DJGPP FAQ tells you to use mlp104.
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