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  • Deestan@lemmy.worldto196@lemmy.blahaj.zoneQR code rule
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    23 days ago

    They can contain binary data, but less of it. Not sure of the details, but you get 3k bytes if binary data or 4.2k alphanumeric letters. So no big difference all in all, which is a bit silly.

    Also, many QR scanners can’t handle binary data and freak out on null values or newlines.

    We must consider the practical side of installing Windows 11 from a semitrailer load of cardboard.


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    23 days ago

    Using 1,454,942 maximum size and minimum error correction QR codes in alphanumeric mode (byte mode is a lie) to store Base64-encoded binary data, you get roughly 4,687,823,124 bytes. 4.6 GB. If the cards are two-sided we get 9.2 GB.

    Minimum size of Windows 11 installer image seems to be 8 GB, so it checks out!





  • Deestan@lemmy.worldtoMemes@lemmy.mlCooked
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    26 days ago

    That is a valid question in isolation, but bringing it up in discussions on where to vote is not leading to discussions or actionable improvements. It only functions to push voter disenfrachisement.

    Not saying it’s your intention, but it is your effect.

    Voting least bad is important. Don’t discourage it.

    Working for better voting options is also important. Do push for that too, but find a constructive setting for it.