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*** Thanks for the explanation. But is there much
humor in statements that no one can understand?
...or am I the only one who had this difficulty?
Herb gottlieb
John Clement <clement@HAL-PC.ORG> wrote:
> Octal numbers are in base 8 hence 31 octal = 3x8 + 1 = 25 decimal.
They are commonly used in computer publications, but hex (hexadecimal,
base 16) has gained in popularity.
>
> Puns explained lose their humor.
>
> John M. Clement, Houston, TX
> > -----Original Message-----
> > > Here is my contribution to the list for the Haloween holiday
> > > that is upcoming.
> > > Q. Why do Computer Scientists get Haloween
> > > and Christmas confused?
> > > A. Because Oct. 31 = Dec. 25
> >
> > > Carl Gaither
> >
> > *********** *************