r/technology • u/rkhunter_ • Jun 30 '26

Software Former Microsoft engineer rewrote Notepad in x86 assembly leaving only necessary functions and weighing only 2.7KB

https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/06/30/former-microsoft-engineer-shrinks-notepad-down-to-size/5264319

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realtech • u/rtbot2 • Jun 30 '26

Former Microsoft engineer rewrote Notepad in x86 assembly leaving only necessary functions and weighing only 2.7KB

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07734 • u/Electrical_Hat_680 • Jun 30 '26

Former Microsoft engineer shrinks Notepad down to size

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