Is there an alternative to compile Rust in Windows without having to have a 6GB SDK along just for the linker?

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    • Keep an eye on https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/issues/71520 - the ambition of switching to lld by default for the x64 msvc target has been trundling on in the background for years, but it seems to be finally getting close to the finish line.

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    • It compresses quite well, at least.

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