Leo wrote: > "Parity" makes the most sense. I was wondering if there is already a more > specific term for such a scheme.
To me, parity implies value calculated from the other bits. "tag" or "attribute" bits ring better in my ears. If the tag bits can't be tweaked by user code, the term "capability" might be a choice. Phil _______________________________________________ Simh mailing list Simh@trailing-edge.com http://mailman.trailing-edge.com/mailman/listinfo/simh