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Intro algorithms courses discuss how much of computers advancement isn’t just raw speed but how we solve problems. Many problems had large inputs so if you have
by marricks 3y ago
Intro algorithms courses discuss how much of computers advancement isn’t just raw speed but how we solve problems. Many problems had large inputs so if you have a shorty algorithm is really doesn’t matter if you have a 10x or even 1000x faster processor.
Which brings up the interesting question, if we didn’t keep adding complexity how flashy could we make old hardware? What things could we make it do that it never could in the day. Feels like this is one of those things?
- ReactiveJelly 3y agoHave you seen "8088 Corruption" and "8088 Domination"? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1p1im_2uf4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1p1im_2uf4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWdG413nNkI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWdG413nNkI
- Cthulhu_ 3y agoYeah this is definitely one of those things. Another one I've seen was 'demaking' games like Doom to run on older hardware, like the Amiga. The demoscene and the like are really interesting to follow for those advances.
- thelastparadise 3y ago> 'demaking' games like Doom to run on older hardware, like the Amiga Come on, brother. You can't just say something like that and not drop a link.