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i wonder if you could make a useful DOS executable with just emoji
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A user on Lobsters asked whether a useful DOS executable could be made using only emoji.
The question is a speculative thought experiment with no reported implementation or discussion; it does not represent a concrete development or change for engineers.
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The event is a single headline on Lobsters posing a hypothetical question.
The question asks about creating a DOS executable using only emoji characters.
No article body or additional context is available to evaluate the idea.
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The event consists solely of a headline on Lobsters: 'i wonder if you could make a useful DOS executable with just emoji'. No article body or comments are provided, so the only information is the question itself. This limits any substantive analysis to the nature of the query rather than any technical findings.
The question touches on the intersection of legacy executable formats and modern character encoding. DOS executables have strict binary formats, while emoji are Unicode characters that require specific encoding. Without further details, it is unclear whether the question is about using emoji as source code, as data, or as the executable's name.
Only one feed carried this event, indicating it is not a widely discussed topic in engineering circles. The lack of corroboration means there is no evidence of practical exploration or community response. The question may be a casual thought experiment rather than a serious proposal.
For engineers, this event does not introduce any new tools, techniques, or vulnerabilities. It remains an open-ended curiosity without actionable information. The absence of additional material prevents drawing conclusions about feasibility or relevance to current software development.
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