Programming As Art — 13 Amazing Code Demos 210
cranberryzero writes "The demo scene has been around for twenty years now, and it has grown by leaps and bounds. From the early days of programmers pushing the limits of Ataris and Amigas to modern landscapes with full lighting, mapping, and motion capture, demo groups have done it all and done it under 100k. To celebrate this art form, I heart Chaos takes a look at thirteen of the best demo programs on the web. Flash video links are included, but it's more fun to download them and give your processor something fun to chew on."
I hope it comes back soon (Score:3, Funny)
Also, kind of funny. We're asked to download 'em so our processors have something to chew on and we make their server choke...
Re:Second reality (Score:3, Funny)
Maybe their webserver was an Amiga with a hand-optimized assembly webserver - ART!
Re:256byte demos (Score:2, Funny)
my favorite way of benchmarking my processor is... (Score:5, Funny)
Dugg! (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Dugg! (Score:0, Funny)
Sir, the term "dugg" came from "Slashdotted". You fail at both nerdiness and the internet. I am afraid I will have to revoke your nerd card now, assuming you have one at all. Please reconsider ever referencing Digg on Slashdot again. Doing so again may result in injury or death.
Kids these days (Score:4, Funny)
PS. This is actually true, apart from the snow and the uphill both ways bit. Also, TFA is 403.
Yes, this is art (Score:3, Funny)
It is a metaphor for the futility of human existence.
Mah-vellous.
HAL.
lol @ Second Reality fanboys (Score:4, Funny)
You want a classic blend of quality design and absolute top-shelf "impossible" code? Try "Arte" by Sanity.
Re:Second reality (Score:1, Funny)
You're a regular Sherlock Holmes, aren't you?