From: Leon AT caresystems DOT com DOT au
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Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 14:42:57 +1000
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On 29 Jun 2000, at 3:56, Sean Proctor wrote:

> ch; char bits1 = ch >> 7;
> 
> I believe that works...
> 

only on systems where 1 byte=8 bits (not 
always indeed)
the C strandard guarantees the sizeof(char) be 
always 1 byte
BUT there is no C strandard to guarantee that 1 
byte is always made up from 8 bits.

With best regards - Leon.