simple definitions of un-initialized data are using the .space asm directive
which results in huge object files where fortran common variables are sizeable.
Although this is reported against fortran, it is possible that it also
manifests for other components.
credit for reporting this to Andy Nelson
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Summary: huge object files generated for un-initialized data
Product: gcc
Version: 4.5.0
Status: UNCONFIRMED
Severity: normal
Priority: P3
Component: fortran
AssignedTo: unassigned at gcc dot gnu dot org
ReportedBy: developer at sandoe-acoustics dot co dot uk
GCC target triplet: *-apple-darwin*
http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=43481
