[Qt-interest] [slightly OT] Null device with Qt

[Peter M. Groen]

Hmmmm. Tried to compile it (worked perfectly) and ran the binary. The
message I got was that these chips were already clotted up so I think I'll
try it again tomorrow after a fresh reboot.
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Konrad Rosenbaum wrote:
> Hi,
>
> since I have been working on this for several weeks, I'll share it with
> you in the hopes that it is useful.
>
> Null devices (Linux/Mac: /dev/null; Windows: \\.\NUL) are those little
> silvery chips on the mainboard (usually with type IDs like "MHZ1234***")
> that collect used up bits (like after shift operations, dropped memory
> pages, etc.). Those bits get recycled the next time the CPU requires fresh
> ones. Of course some waste does collect in the null device - and on modern
> machines this can happen pretty fast. The waste bits are usually blown out
> of one of the fans at the back of the machine, although all modern null
> devices have the ability to package excess waste bits ready for network
> transport to professional bit recyclers.
>
> It turns out it is pretty easy to access the null device with Qt and to
> send those bits on their way to an environmentally friendly afterlife.
>
> Source is appended (needs Qt 4.7).
>
>
>
>
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