Systems & infrastructure · Durable canon

Linux ate my RAM (2009)

linuxatemyram.com · first seen 2011 · unchecked

45.3durability100% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 7 active years.

The score rewards recurring year-relative traction, distinct submitters, and strong appearances separated across HN generations. Link survival does not change cultural durability.

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Submissions: 10
People: 10
Peak: 245
Status: unchecked

Submission history

2011—2023

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Bars show the number of normalized submissions in each year. Annual traction inside the score is percentile-adjusted.

2011155 points · 70 comments 2012102 points · 102 comments 2013194 points · 125 comments 201826 points · 7 comments 20203 points · 0 comments 202197 points · 61 comments 2023245 points · 186 comments

Explainable score

Every point has a reason.

Repeat traction0.0/30

Independent discovery18.0/20

Persistence17.3/20

Generational reach0.0/20

Sustained discussion10.0/10