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Floppy

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Biography​

  • Name : Floppy
  • Nickname : The pixelated friend of the compiler
  • Occupation :
    • Faithful Gammasoft companion since the beginning.
    • Best friend of xtd developers since... forever.
  • Created in : 1999 (Right after Clippy, but with more class)
  • Favorite style : Retro pixel + modern C++ = eternal elegance.
  • Skills :
    • Memorize your builds.
    • Give style to your logs.
    • Never crash (unless it is launched under Windows ME).
  • Personality : Always enthusiastic. A bit sassy when ignored too long.

Wink​

"Before, there was Clippy, the trombone who wanted to help you write a letter. Today, here is Floppy, the floppy disk that helps you write good C++.”

Cult quote​

“Do you want to save? I'm here. Do you want a coffee break? I'm still here.”

Easter eggs​

Looking for Floppy? You might spot it hiding in plain sight…