Why Unix utilities grew from kilobytes to over 100 KB

Linux.conf.au 2012 -- Ballarat, Australia · Talk · 43 min · 2012 · YouTube title: Bloat: How and Why UNIX Grew Up (and Out) - Rusty Russell,Matt Evans

Why it's here

Used in software bloat debates as a measured look at why binaries got larger.

What it covers

Rusty Russell and Matt Evans examine why Unix utilities like ls and cat grew from a few kilobytes to over a hundred kilobytes. They take apart common tools to see where the growth comes from.