prefer the gold linker if it is available

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    • Type: Bug
    • Resolution: Done
    • Priority: Major - P3
    • 3.1.8
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      gold seems to be noticeably faster than GNU ld.

      We should use TryLink with gold, and prefer it if a system has it.

            Assignee:
            Jonathan Reams
            Reporter:
            Adam Midvidy (Inactive)
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