From:	Arnold Hendriks <a DOT hendriks AT b-lex DOT com>
Newsgroups:	comp.lang.c++,comp.os.msdos.djgpp
Subject:	Re: Making C++ little easier to beginners...
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In comp.lang.c++ Traveler <traveler AT netti DOT fi> wrote:
>> There are *huge* differences between logical and bitwise
>> operators.  Please read a good C++ book to understand the differences.
> Please read a good Boolean algebra book to see that there really is no difference between "logical" AND/OR and "bit" AND/OR.
2 & 1 == 0      (evaluates to false)
2 AND 1 == 0    (your AND #define)
2 && 1 == true

Logical and bitwise AND/OR cannot be considered equivalent. You 
should reread or burn your book.

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Arnold Hendriks <a DOT hendriks AT b-lex DOT com>
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