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Michael Karcher
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Hobbyist C++ programmer, with wide scope into other programming languages.

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Why does trying to break into the NT 3.1 kernel reboot my 486DX4 machine?
Apr 19, 2021
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Why does trying to break into the NT 3.1 kernel reboot my 486DX4 machine?
Apr 19, 2021
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Why does the GameBoy Pocket produce a blue line on power off?
Aug 11, 2021
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Why was the DOS kernel discarded?
Nov 17, 2022
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How would old software using the SIGPIPE signal really work if it were to manage _many_ pipes?
Jul 18, 2021
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Can a Japanese (or US) PSU for Nintendo 64 be run with 230 V mains?
Jul 14, 2021
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How did we use to have these high quality 256 color images?
Mar 1, 2022
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Purpose of turbo switch on systems unable to slow to 4.77 MHz?
Mar 17, 2020
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How does single-stepping on the 8086 interact with internal and external interrupts?
Nov 6, 2019
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How did X talk to the video card before DRI/DRM?
Feb 26, 2020
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Object files vs Library files and why?
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What security scheme is used by PDF password encryption, and why is it so weak?
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Can anyone indentify this component?
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Why does IDA add "db" statements between disassembled code
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How does a transformer transmit power from the primary to the secondary?