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		ksec on Aug 19, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A 5x reduction in RAM usage with Zoekt memory opti... Yes it is the marketing speak of 80% less. And generally speaking works much better than percentage.

nytgop77 on Aug 19, 2021 [–]

I saw advertisements "now 20% cheaper!", while price change (original->new) was 30€->25€.

Marketing always finds a way.. 5/30=16.6%, 5/25=20%

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