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minus-squareS_H_K@lemmy.dbzer0.comlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·6 months agoI see it’s an interesting math trick but it gives an estimate not an accurate number right?
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I see it’s an interesting math trick but it gives an estimate not an accurate number right?
Yes, and that’s the point – to accomplish the task using only what would otherwise be insufficient memory