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[โ€“] S_H_K@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I see it's an interesting math trick but it gives an estimate not an accurate number right?

[โ€“] Kache@lemm.ee 2 points 6 months ago

Yes, and that's the point -- to accomplish the task using only what would otherwise be insufficient memory