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how to read byte
what functions should I use to read byte by byte from binary files? I looked up and found that the read() functions. but it returns the whole files in binary. But I like to read byte by byte. Thanks in advance.
Kelvin
Kelvin
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I want to make comparions byte(possiblly bits) between the byte read from the file and the reference byte(which I don't need to read from any file).
OK. Well I think you have the information you need. Any questions?
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oh...i still haven't figure out how to read byte from file. Can you please explain?
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I'm glad I could help. I am confused by getting a grade of C. Please note the EE guidelines for grading:
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Basedd on that I'd have given a grade of A. Please help me understand how you came up with a different result.
I am also confused in that your original question was "what functions should I use to read byte by byte" and I answered that in my first comment.
* A: The Expert(s) either provided you with a thorough answer or they provided you with a link to information that thoroughly answered your question. An "A" can also be given to any answer that you found informative or enlightening beyond the direct question that you asked.
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Basedd on that I'd have given a grade of A. Please help me understand how you came up with a different result.
I am also confused in that your original question was "what functions should I use to read byte by byte" and I answered that in my first comment.
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well..I think I agree with you. When I graded that I just think "whatever". Sorry, based on the questions I asked, I should have graded as A. I am willing to change the grade, but I don't know how.. Again. sorry...you have been helped... and thanks
"read( [size])
Read at most size bytes from the file "
Nuf said?
But before you jump, are you clear on what you want do accomplish. Reading a file byte by byte is probably less efficient than reading, say, a line then accessing each byte in the line.
So what is your goal?