Re: A very quick, informal survey

From: Malcolm (malcolm_at_55bank.freeserve.co.uk)
Date: 04/08/04 

Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 19:04:41 +0100

"Steven O." <null@null.com> wrote in message
>
> So, question:
> Do you know what the difference is between Big-endian or
> Little-endian?
>
Of course, and so should anyone who works as a full-time programmer, except
maybe people in very narrow niches where you never encounter the actual bits
that the machine works with.
>
> And if you are willing to share: What's your level of education
> (B.A./B.S, M.A./M.S, etc.)?
>
M.A. English Lit.

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