part 4 of an occasional series: (1,2,3)
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this generates a file called o.bmp, and shares some code with 3, but hopefully i've fixed the problems people were having (ie wrapping). if anyone has any problems please let me know and i'll try and fix it!
enjoy.
alex
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Update I've added a deconstruction as a reply

In reply to Balls! Pt 4 by teamster_jr

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