15-213/18-243 Introduction to Computer Systems
Lecture 2: Bits and Bytes

  • Reading: Ch 2.1
  • Slides: 02-bits-slides
  • Code: none
  • Concepts:
    • Bits, bytes, words
    • Hexadecimal notation
    • Byte ordering
    • Boolean algebra
    • Bit vs logical operators in C
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