The Binary System

Huggins, Eric

doi:10.1007/978-1-349-16105-8_3

Eric Huggins M.A., C.Eng., F.I.Prod.E., M.I.E.E., M.I.M.C.²

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The system of representing quantities in multiples of ten probably goes back into prehistory. Counting in tens-‘decimal’ counting or counting to radix (or modulus) ten-comes naturally to a human being who has a total of ten fingers and thumbs on his two hands.

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Eric Huggins M.A., C.Eng., F.I.Prod.E., M.I.E.E., M.I.M.C.

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Huggins, E. (1979). The Binary System. In: Microprocessors and Microcomputers. Macmillan Basis Books in Electronics. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-16105-8_3

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