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diff --git a/lib/README.md b/lib/README.md index be8eba0..c6daaea 100644 --- a/lib/README.md +++ b/lib/README.md @@ -52,6 +52,13 @@ The following build macro can be determined at compilation time : For example, with `gcc` : `-DLZ4_FAST_DEC_LOOP=1`, and with `make` : `CPPFLAGS+=-DLZ4_FAST_DEC_LOOP=1 make lz4`. +- `LZ4_DISTANCE_MAX` : control the maximum offset that the compressor will allow. + Set to 65535 by default, which is the maximum value supported by lz4 format. + Reducing maximum distance will reduce opportunities for LZ4 to find matches, + hence will produce worse the compression ratio. + However, a smaller max distance may allow compatibility with specific decoders using limited memory budget. + This build macro only influences the compressed output of the compressor. + - `LZ4_DISABLE_DEPRECATE_WARNINGS` : invoking a deprecated function will make the compiler generate a warning. This is meant to invite users to update their source code. Should this be a problem, it's generally to make the compiler ignore these warnings, |