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TECHNOLOGYMay 29 · 09:15 UTCTHE REGISTER

That an app 'Fits on a Floppy' is still a useful measure in 2026

The 'Fits on a Floppy' manifesto advocates for small, simple software by emphasizing compactness and comprehensibility, arguing that artificial size limits reduce unnecessary complexity in modern IT. It references examples like the Trifecta Technology app (1.7 MB Docker file) and critiques trends like blockchain and AI hype as modern 'industry BS.'

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Fits on a FloppytopicMatt SephtonpersonRed HatorganizationBert HubertpersonNiklaus WirthpersonTrifecta Technologytopic
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