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Offline Mince

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Re: Query for webmaster (because Roger won't know)
« Reply #45 on: April 27, 2008, 09:01:10 PM »
No, I was using litotes. Did you miss it?

Offline Roger Kettle

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Re: Query for webmaster (because Roger won't know)
« Reply #46 on: April 27, 2008, 09:16:59 PM »
Last one to leave the forum, switch off the litotes.

Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: Query for webmaster (because Roger won't know)
« Reply #47 on: April 27, 2008, 09:19:24 PM »
I think it's a new cream they give imbeciles, Roger.
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

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Re: Query for webmaster (because Roger won't know)
« Reply #48 on: April 27, 2008, 09:23:46 PM »
Did you know that an imbecile is one with a mental age of roughly 6 to 9 - ahead of an idiot but beneath a moron?

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Re: Query for webmaster (because Roger won't know)
« Reply #49 on: April 27, 2008, 09:24:46 PM »
So you've entered Phase Two?  ::)
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

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Re: Query for webmaster (because Roger won't know)
« Reply #50 on: April 27, 2008, 09:27:30 PM »
I would have gone further but I'm waiting for you to catch up.

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Re: Query for webmaster (because Roger won't know)
« Reply #51 on: April 28, 2008, 07:08:09 PM »
I knew that.

Okay, try this puzzle (which I worked out in two hours at the age of fourteen).

Computers use bytes (eight bits) that can store any number between 0 and 255.

To store larger numbers, it uses more bytes.

Work out why each of these pairs of numbers represents the larger number.

10, 23 = 5898

101, 123 = 31589

123, 101 = 25979

143, 134 = 34447

Either say, "Computers use bytes (eight bits ) that can store any number between 0 and 255.

To store larger numbers, they use more bytes." or "A computer uses bytes (eight bits) that can store any number between 0 and 255.

To store larger numbers, it uses more bytes."

Take your pick.

Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: Query for webmaster (because Roger won't know)
« Reply #52 on: April 28, 2008, 07:23:13 PM »
Excellent spot, Fydo.
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

Offline Roger Kettle

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Re: Query for webmaster (because Roger won't know)
« Reply #53 on: April 28, 2008, 07:34:42 PM »
I have a pencil.

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Re: Query for webmaster (because Roger won't know)
« Reply #54 on: April 28, 2008, 07:55:03 PM »
I apologise, in advance.

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Re: Query for webmaster (because Roger won't know)
« Reply #55 on: April 28, 2008, 08:54:01 PM »
Thank you.

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Re: Query for webmaster (because Roger won't know)
« Reply #56 on: April 28, 2008, 09:35:59 PM »
I knew that.

Okay, try this puzzle (which I worked out in two hours at the age of fourteen).

Computers use bytes (eight bits) that can store any number between 0 and 255.

To store larger numbers, it uses more bytes.

Work out why each of these pairs of numbers represents the larger number.

10, 23 = 5898

101, 123 = 31589

123, 101 = 25979

143, 134 = 34447

Either say, "Computers use bytes (eight bits ) that can store any number between 0 and 255.

To store larger numbers, they use more bytes." or "A computer uses bytes (eight bits) that can store any number between 0 and 255.

To store larger numbers, it uses more bytes."

Take your pick.

Well, it depends on what the "it" stands for - "program", "programmer"?

In this case the antecedent is the implied "the storage".

Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: Query for webmaster (because Roger won't know)
« Reply #57 on: April 28, 2008, 10:15:52 PM »
I apologise, in advance.

Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: Query for webmaster (because Roger won't know)
« Reply #58 on: April 28, 2008, 10:17:45 PM »
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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I apologise, in advance.