binary

Originally posted by adam warlock
In physics to say that something measures 1 cm or 1.0 cm is different. It has to do with the accuracy we know something. Those are called significant figures.

Now they only work to the right and never to the left. 0009 cm is absolutely the same as 9 cm so I was only joking.

Originally posted by rhb
Oh, thanks. Anyone else?

Originally posted by rhb
why would a binary string begin with a "0" (reading from left to right of course)

Surely the first digit in binary is always "1"?

Originally posted by Nordlys
If you use binary code, it makes most sense to use strings of the same length. That way, you'll always know where a string starts and ends, even if you don't use spaces. So if the string isn't long enough, you add zeros at the beginning.

Originally posted by rhb
makes sense - ta.

Originally posted by Crowley
In 'computers' 8 bits makes a byte, and all bits need to be represented inside every byte.

Originally posted by ElleEffSeee
Word

Originally posted by Nordlys
...So if the string isn't long enough, you add zeros at the beginning.

Originally posted by wormwood
and it's called padding, for those who always wondered what z00t was rambling about. 🙂

Originally posted by adam warlock
p->q < - > ~q->~p

Edit: And by the way eat my bishop you're wrong. Utterly wrong!

Originally posted by Nordlys
If you use binary code, it makes most sense to use strings of the same length. That way, you'll always know where a string starts and ends, even if you don't use spaces. So if the string isn't long enough, you add zeros at the beginning.

Originally posted by eatmybishop
wasnt that wrong to beat you at chess

Originally posted by adam warlock
And that is relevant because?
At that time you seemed a nice guy but now you're acting like a douche. A real doofus. Calling names to people just cause they showed you were wrong... 😞 That is so childish. Just accept it and grow up while you're at it.

by the way i wasnt wrong, a 1 represents a positive, not a carried number, at least i stand up for what i know is right and dont just hop on the band wagon to go with the flow of the thread

Originally posted by eatmybishop
no, i was a nice guy to lead you into a false sense of security across the board... worked... goes to show how small minded you are...

by the way i dont wanna be a nice guy, who the hell wants to be nice..? nice is for people who live in oz and dance round a yellow brick road...

i'm arrogant and a b*****d and get what i want... remember that warlock next time you play me... if i ever let you back