note BrowserUk <blockquote><i>e.g. “25 days vs. 1.3 seconds” but, honestly, I don’t think anyone seriously benefits from such outlandish comparisons. </i></blockquote> <p>What is so "outlandish" about pointing out the difference that using a O(N²) proposal, instead of one of the three O(N) solutions already suggested, would make? <p>It is exactly these kinds of untested postulations you've become famous for. Perhaps it was ... <p>Oh! BTW, after further assessment, that 25 days projection proves to be a gross underestimate. <div class="pmsig"><div class="pmsig-171588"> <hr /> <font size=1 > <div>With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'</div> <div>Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.</div> <div>"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". </div> <div>In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice. </div> </font> </div></div> 1015388 1015432