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Re:Google assigns a CVE for libwebp and gives it a 10.0 score by mxkopy on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @12:44PM (#37661984)
C is syntactic sugar around assembly. Saying C is outdated is like saying assembly is outdated. At that point, just admit you're not interested in computers
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Re:Google assigns a CVE for libwebp and gives it a 10.0 score by callalex on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @01:39PM (#37662925)
I want to create software that doesn’t harm users. That doesn’t at all imply that I’m not interested in computers. In fact guaranteeing safety for users shows a profound interest in computers.
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Re:Google assigns a CVE for libwebp and gives it a 10.0 score by oconnore on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @01:00PM (#37662300)
But assembly _is_ outdated, at least for the purpose of authoring large community software projects.
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Re:Google assigns a CVE for libwebp and gives it a 10.0 score by bcrosby95 on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @12:56PM (#37662226)
> C is syntactic sugar around assembly.

The C abstract machine, and the undefined behavior shenanigans compilers are pulling off says otherwise.

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Re:Google assigns a CVE for libwebp and gives it a 10.0 score by raverbashing on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @12:49PM (#37662077)
> C is syntactic sugar around assembly

It isn't

As an example, see how C 'int', 'short', 'long' or whatever becomes actual different types

> just admit you're not interested in computers

I have the popcorn ready already for when the next C "hotshot" shoots himself in the foot yet again because he thinks a chainsaw without an emergency brake is just more fun

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Re:Google assigns a CVE for libwebp and gives it a 10.0 score by peteradio on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @03:38PM (#37664773)
> chainsaw without an emergency brake is just more fun

Fun and fast!

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Re:Google assigns a CVE for libwebp and gives it a 10.0 score by bigbillheck on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @02:07PM (#37663415)
> C is syntactic sugar around assembly.

Even if this is true (and I don't believe it is), it's not useful.

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Re:Google assigns a CVE for libwebp and gives it a 10.0 score by ryeights on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @03:26PM (#37664602)
All programming languages are syntactic sugar around processor instructions
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