Code just configuration files for computer
Computers are just configuration files for electrons
electrons are just configuration files for the underlying quantum field.
Quantum fields are just configuration files for the underlying invisible hamsters and elephants.
But it’s a worm and a smiling peacock!
Excuse me but I was told it’s turtles an the way down.
Video games are just complicated save file editors
Not true at all. Many video games don’t even have save files. And at the very best, the save file is just a side-effect even if it exists. That’s like saying a car is “just” two recliners and a loveseat.
A car is just a really complicated lazyboy transporter
Keys are just configuration files for locks
Elf executables are just configuration files for ld.so
Laughs in static compilation
Statically compiled binaries are just configuration files for the Execute Binary syscalls
Jesse, what the fuck are you talking about
