When I compile with the new versions of GCC, my code size is reduced thanks to the various contribution done in GCC. Concerning the double casting, I have replayed the example from Jorge. I have notice no modification. The double casting is always active. Salutations, Laurent On 25/10/2010 18:47, Eric Botcazou wrote: >> If the casting is done in the callee function (and not in the caller >> function), my program is reduced by 5%. >> >> I think that all the users compiling with -Os option will be please to >> implement the casting inside the callee function. >> > Make sure to test with a recent compiler (GCC 4.5.x preferably), things may > have improved in this area. > >