15-213/18-243 Introduction to Computer Systems
Lecture 2: Bits and Bytes

• Reading: Ch 2.1
• Slides: 02-bits-slides-kesden
• Notes: 02-bits-notes-pueschel
• Code: none
• Concepts:
  • Bits, bytes, words
  • Hexadecimal notation
  • Byte ordering
  • Boolean algebra
  • Bit vs logical operators in C
• Previous lecture: Overview
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