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The source code does not have this problem because all the entities in the source are symbolic . Functions don't get committed to a specific address until very late in the compilation process, during assembly or linking. If we could step backwards a little and make the internal pointers symbolic again, could we get smaller updates? http://dev.chromium.org/developers/design-documents/software-updates-courgette

Software Updates: Courgette ‎(Chromium Developer Documentation)‎

Polygons Evolving Into Your Custom Picture

http://blogoscoped.com/archive/2008-12-10-n42.html Polygons Evolving Into Your Custom Picture There’s now a configurable web app for the semi-transparent vectors evolution approach mentioned earlier. Using Firefox (among other browsers, but not Internet Explorer – the page is Canvas-based) , you provide a JPEG URL and then hit the Start button to watch the image mutate and evolve. [Via Reddit .
i 62 Votes [EDIT] Added FAQ here: http://rogeralsing.com/2008/12/09/genetic-programming-mona-lisa-faq/ Added Gallery here: http://rogeralsing.com/2008/12/11/genetic-gallery/ This weekend I decided to play around a bit with genetic programming and put evolution to the test, the test of fine art :-) I created a small program that keeps a string of DNA for polygon rendering. The procedure of the program is quite simple:

Genetic Programming: Evolution of Mona Lisa « Roger Alsing Weblo

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Top 10: Top 10 Free Video Rippers, Encoders, and Converters

So many video file formats, so many handheld video players, so many online video sites, and so little time. To have your favorite clips how you want them—whether that's on your DVR, iPod, PSP or desktop—you need the right utility to convert 'em into the format that works for you. Commercial video converter software's aplenty, but there are several solid free utilities that can convert your video files on every operating system, or if you've just got a web browser and a quick clip. Put DVDs on your iPod, YouTube videos on DVD, or convert any video file with today's top 10 free video rippers, encoders and converters. http://lifehacker.com/316478/top-10-free-video-rippers-encoders-and-converters
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