[The lines of code that changed everything.](https://slate.com/technology/2019/10/consequential-computer-code-software-history.html "Permanent Link: The lines of code that changed everything.")

A fascinating and beautiful look at code in history that changed the landscape and became, in some cases, common place today.

Although there’s so many amazing blocks to choose from, being a fan of simplicity and ingenuity, I think the "The One-Line Virus" is my favourite:

A bash based fork bomb!

Source: [slate.com](https://slate.com/technology/2019/10/consequential-computer-code-software-history.html)

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