Turing Completeness of GNU find

πŸš€ Revolutionary Computing: GNU find, a command-line utility, has been proven to be Turing complete, meaning it can simulate the behavior of any other computer program, making it an incredibly powerful and versatile tool with limitless potential for automating complex tasks and workflows. Its practical value lies in its ability to efficiently search and manipulate files, enabling users to streamline their workflow and increase productivity.

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https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47147609

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https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.20762

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title: Turing Completeness of GNU find
additional: πŸš€ Revolutionary Computing: GNU find, a command-line utility, has been proven to be Turing complete, meaning it can simulate the behavior of any other computer program, making it an incredibly powerful and versatile tool with limitless potential for automating complex tasks and workflows. Its practical value lies in its ability to efficiently search and manipulate files, enabling users to streamline their workflow and increase productivity.
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