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3.2.7 Use of CLOS

If your application uses CLOS, Delivery finds it harder to make those parts of the image that make use of CLOS smaller. Its use of introspection and the potential for dynamic definition means that little of can be thrown out. Some classes must be retained, meaning that certain object slots cannot be deleted. However, the delivery code is written assuming that almost all applications use CLOS, and is designed to deal with it efficiently.


LispWorks Delivery User Guide - 11 Dec 2001

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