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Oh, no, its not. That's not even close. Round up lots of people, under whatever excuse, put them in camps, make them work hard as slave labor. Use software to automate and manage the process, keeping track of productivity, and torturing/executing anyone who drops below the minimum threshold. Or using them for medical experiments. Use software to open/close their cell doors, herd them to meals and work, track their every move. I think you lack imagination.

Software is a tool. Like other tools, it can make any process more efficient, for better or worse. Damn, I've been in management too long.



Was this a subtle reference to IBM and their involvement with Nazi Germany?


No.


Right, because the primary goal to buy a weapon is to keep the front door from getting closed by the wind.

Software is generalized, certain weapons are... not so much.




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