Computer Science / CS 0246 · Atom · ~20 seconds
ASCII
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ASCII assigns each keyboard character a unique binary code — seven bits covering 128 characters, extended to eight — standardized so machines of every brand can exchange text.
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A capital letter and its lowercase twin carry different codes on every computer in the room.
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Standardization across machines is the entire point.