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ImHex – A Hex Editor

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Re: ImHex – A Hex Editor

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Post by awb »

dang wrote: post #30
as-j wrote: post #8

The title seems pretty unkind to the project and I almost skipped it. “Bleh bleh yet another hex editor”. But this has some nice features! For example, it can parse the executables, and show structures: Disassembler supporting many different architectures ARM32 (ARM, Thumb, Cortex-M, aarch32) ARM64 MIPS (MIPS32, MIPS64, MIPS32R6, Micro) x86 (16 bit, 32 bit, 64 bit) Just to start, along with a ton of other file parsin…

Submitted title ("ImHex – A Hex Editor for people that value their eye sight") seems distracting and baity, so I've shortened it for now. If there's a better (more accurate and neutral) title, we can change it again.

From their "About" section & README:

> A Hex Editor for Reverse Engineers, Programmers and people that value their eye sight when working at 3 AM.

Or their announcement page (https://werwolv.net/projects):

> A Hex editor with data pattern support and many features useful for Reverse Engineers

Maybe "ImHex - A Hex Editor for Reverse Engineers" would be a better title?

Re: ImHex – A Hex Editor

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Post by ranit »

awb wrote: post #31
dang wrote: post #30

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Submitted title ("ImHex – A Hex Editor for people that value their eye sight") seems distracting and baity, so I've shortened it for now. If there's a better (more accurate and neutral) title, we can change it again.

From their "About" section & README: > A Hex Editor for Reverse Engineers, Programmers and people that value their eye sight when working at 3 AM. Or their announcement page ( https://werwolv.net/projects ): > A Hex editor with data pattern support and many features useful for Reverse Engineers Maybe "ImHex - A Hex Editor for Reverse Engineers" would be a better title?

This looks a much better title and match.

Re: ImHex – A Hex Editor

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Post by Stratoscope »

dang wrote: post #30
as-j wrote: post #8

The title seems pretty unkind to the project and I almost skipped it. “Bleh bleh yet another hex editor”. But this has some nice features! For example, it can parse the executables, and show structures: Disassembler supporting many different architectures ARM32 (ARM, Thumb, Cortex-M, aarch32) ARM64 MIPS (MIPS32, MIPS64, MIPS32R6, Micro) x86 (16 bit, 32 bit, 64 bit) Just to start, along with a ton of other file parsin…

Submitted title ("ImHex – A Hex Editor for people that value their eye sight") seems distracting and baity, so I've shortened it for now. If there's a better (more accurate and neutral) title, we can change it again.

Yeah, the "for people that value their eye sight when working at 3 AM" got to me. I knew it had to mean that dark mode was a big feature here.

I don't know if this editor offers a light mode. I hope it does. I love good hex editors, and this one looks very interesting. But light mode is a necessity for me because of my vision.

I have no quarrel with anyone who only wants to implement dark modes, it just means I won't be able to use their products.

Re: ImHex – A Hex Editor

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Post by rkagerer »

as-j wrote: post #8

The title seems pretty unkind to the project and I almost skipped it. “Bleh bleh yet another hex editor”. But this has some nice features! For example, it can parse the executables, and show structures: Disassembler supporting many different architectures ARM32 (ARM, Thumb, Cortex-M, aarch32) ARM64 MIPS (MIPS32, MIPS64, MIPS32R6, Micro) x86 (16 bit, 32 bit, 64 bit) Just to start, along with a ton of other file parsin…

I love how their landing page includes a couple screenshots that show off some of these distinguishing features at a glance.

Re: ImHex – A Hex Editor

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Post by e2e8 »

wnoise wrote: post #25
stronglikedan wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The white background is fine for the eyes, so long as the brightness is set properly - minimum brightness for the surrounding lighting with medium-high contrast. IME, this setup in a well lighted office makes a marked difference in eyestrain at the end of the day when compared to dark modes, dark rooms, and high-brightness light modes.

Light changes over the day. It's impossible to leave it dialed in.

This is precisely why I use f.lux[0] on every computer. As the blue light is reduced toward evening, the screen becomes much less bright. Works great for eye comfort and is maybe even beneficial for sleep.

[0] https://justgetflux.com/

Re: ImHex – A Hex Editor

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Post by lokedhs »

unnouinceput wrote: post #13

Quote: "Doesn't burn out your retinas when used in late-night sessions" I like white background and bright color themes, as in I like my retina "burned". Does it has settings where you can choose your own color scheme or this tool is on the same par with all "cool kids" who think anyone not using dark mode is unworthy?

I have quite strong astigmatism (although I've never heard it referred to as a "disability"). I am completely unable to use software with a dark background.

If dark mode is enforced, then me and a lot of other people are excluded from using it.

Re: ImHex – A Hex Editor

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Post by Shared404 »

unnouinceput wrote: post #23
Can_Not wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Where, in God's name, on my above comment I even hinted at that? This your comment if I remove the gaslighting and disdain for people with disabilities wanting to be able finally use some software: > is lightmode still an option?

Apparently you still beat a dead horse. Lemme make it clear for you, so there is no misunderstanding. I do not nor have said anywhere that I have disdain for people with disabilities. Furthermore, coloring is an end-user business, not yours as programmer. Lemme explain this as well, since I am somehow under the assumption you are missing a full point of how modern operating systems works. All modern operating systems…

People like the above are full of nonsense.

I personally prefer dark mode, but it should absolutely be up to the user/OS whether a given app will run in light or dark mode.

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