Steve wrote:
> 
> -rwxr-xr-x  3570821 Sep  5 18:54 /usr/local/bin/icewm
> 
> Seems awfully large, especially when compared to
> fvwm2/AnotherLevel and twm (from rpm).

Yes, indeed, it's too large by a factor of ten.
The reason will be revealed when you do this:
-----------
file icewm
-----------
I love 'file' and use it a lot.  That's why I
put it in BasicLinuxHD.

Unstripped binaries are easier to debug.  The 
unnecessary stuff is removed when you do this:
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strip icewm
-----------

Cheers,
Steven


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