[unicode] Re: UCS-2 Files

[Peter_Constable]

On 03/22/2001 12:09:09 PM unicode-bounce wrote:

>When is a byte not eight bits?

When it's seven or less, and when it's nine or more. For some, the
definition of byte allows such possibilities. This is reflected in the fact
that ISO uses the term "octet" where you would use "byte".



- Peter


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