To generate object code files, compilers and assemblers translate each source file individually. As a result, before the object files can be run, they must be linked together. However, it is...

Extracted text: To generate object code files, compilers and assemblers translate each source file individually. As a result, before the object files can be run, they must be linked together. However, it is theoretically conceivable to skip the linking phase and have compilers build the final executable file directly. What are the disadvantages of the latter approach?