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Vortex on a 386

An extremely compact 386 assembly demo visualizing fluid flow using
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Vortex on a 386 is a set of highly optimized programs, including two .COM files under 1 kilobyte each, demonstrating real-time fluid flow visualization based on the Burgers vortex (an exact solution of Navier-Stokes equations). Originally designed for MS-DOS running on 386 hardware or DOSBox, it features palette cycling and particle animations with a fixed 320x200 VGA mode, showcasing classic demoscene programming techniques with AI-assisted code refinement. JavaScript versions enable exploration beyond 386 capabilities.

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CategoryEntertainment
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ListedSeptember 2026
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