Voyager 1 runs on 69KB while two LinkedIn tabs use 2.4GB
chris_j_paxton · x · 2026-09-01
The post contrasts the memory usage of Voyager 1, operating in interstellar space with just 69KB of memory, against modern web apps—specifically noting that two LinkedIn tabs consume 2.4GB. This disparity highlights the bloated nature of contemporary software.
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