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we're programmers, anything can be done with enough time or money

• state_less 7y ago
  Can you write a program to tell if any given program is going to halt?
  • deleted 7y ago
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  • cwp 7y ago
    Tell you what: you give me time and money, and I'll work on this program. Keep giving me time and money until I tell you I've succeeded.
    • saagarjha 7y ago
      Can someone write a program to tell me how much money I’d need to give you?
      • kd22 7y ago
        Give me time and I'll tell you at the end how much money you need to give me.
        • state_less 7y ago
          No need to be difficult, just give me an estimate. Is this going to be a small, medium or large t-shirt size task?
        • naniwaduni 7y ago
          Sounds like a good deal if we don't need to pay until you're done!
        • necovek 7y ago
          Agreed, take all the time you need.
    • enedil 7y ago
      Sure, I'll just be giving you half your wage with each coming hour.
  • yjftsjthsd-h 7y ago
    With enough time, sure! [0][1] [0] Disclaimer: may take slightly longer than heat death of current universe. [1] Alternative solution: https://m.xkcd.com/1266/ https://m.xkcd.com/1266/
  • Dylan16807 7y ago
    As long as linear execution time is acceptable, okay. Give me a couple million dollars and I'll have it to you in a week.