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M49 (for the 49th mersenne prime) fits in 2 bytes! Or even better just 49! 6 bits! Assuming your decompression algorithm is optimized for mersenne primes. :)
by daveguy 11y ago
M49 (for the 49th mersenne prime) fits in 2 bytes! Or even better just 49! 6 bits! Assuming your decompression algorithm is optimized for mersenne primes. :)
- alasdair_ 11y agoIt can fit in a single bit if your algorithm is optimized for "primes that are equal to M49" :)
- graylights 11y agoGreat, I've just discovered the 50th mersenne prime, M50. Decompression takes a lot of time.