Tim Wescott wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:27:56 -0400, Jerry Avins wrote:
>
>> Tim Wescott wrote:
>>
>> ...
>>
>>> You can't on a 16-bit machine, but if you're working in an FPGA or
>>> custom logic a 17-bit type is no problem.
>> What do you suppose the OP's context is?
>>
> Homework, but I'm trying not to be ruled by assumptions.

You're a better man than I am!

Jerry
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