In 32-bit mode, allows initialized data to be larger than 16 MB in size.
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In 32-bit mode, the GNU C/C++ size limit for initialized data is 16 MB. Use this option when creating 32-bit applications in which initialized data and call routines in shared libraries (such as open(), close(), printf()) exceed 16 MB.
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