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DaWei · May 9th, 2006, 6:50 AM

My point is that "Base 256" is a misnomer. Of course there's a base 256, but ASCII isn't it. Let 'em call it "Capacity 256" (or more accurately, Capacity 128).

May 9th, 2006, 6:50 AM	#9
DaWei Resident Grouch Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,453 Rep Power: 10	My point is that "Base 256" is a misnomer. Of course there's a base 256, but ASCII isn't it. Let 'em call it "Capacity 256" (or more accurately, Capacity 128). __________________ Abstraction doesn't make it impossible to write bad code; it makes it possible to write superior code. Contributor's Corner: Grumpy on C++ Exceptions DaWei on Pointers