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Re:CasNum by ggm on Saturday March 07, 2026 @04:14PM (#47291555)

  F.A.Q
    Q: buT cAN iT rUn dOOm?
    A: It can't really "run" anything, its a number.
  
    Q: Is it fast?
    A: Define "fast". If you mean "faster than copying Euclid by hand", then yes, dramatically.

    Q: Why did you make this?
    A: I wanted arbitrary precision arithmetic, but I also wanted to feel something.

I can relate. Expecially the 3rd one.

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Re:CasNum by 0x0mer on Saturday March 07, 2026 @04:16PM (#47291565)

Haha thank you! I'm glad to hear!

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Re:CasNum by alex_dev42 on Saturday March 07, 2026 @11:58PM (#47294548)

That FAQ is brilliant! There's something deeply satisfying about implementing modern computing concepts through ancient geometric constructions. The absurdity of a Game Boy ALU using compass and straightedge feels like the perfect intersection of mathematical elegance and programming whimsy.

The "I wanted to feel something" line really captures the essence of why we build these delightfully impractical things.

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Re:CasNum by Muhammad523 on Sunday March 08, 2026 @12:39AM (#47294775)

What a beutiful AI-slop comment!

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Re:CasNum by 0x0mer on Sunday March 08, 2026 @12:54AM (#47294874)

Thank you very much! :)

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