I can't believe ElectricChair racked up over 300 TPDs!
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
test please delete
Collapse
This is a sticky topic.
X
X
Collapse
-
-
Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostI need to time my departure from work carefully tonight - I really want 32767 and / or 32768Bazza gets caught
Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
CUK University Challenge Champions 2010Comment
-
I still don't have a development environment or any work to do. As far as I can tell, the earliest I might be able to actually do something will be Thursday morning.
Ho humComment
-
Comment
-
Comment
-
Originally posted by NickFitz View Post32767 = (2^15) - 1 = 111111111111111 binary
32768 = 2^15 = 1000000000000000 binary
I hate numbers....
Bazza gets caught
Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
CUK University Challenge Champions 2010Comment
-
Originally posted by cailin maith View PostWhats the significance of them?
32767 is the exact value of 32k.
From a sad, techie perspective that makes it an interesting number.
32768 is 32k + 1 which on some systems would cause a buffer overflow error.
32767 is the maximum length of a character string in an Oracle database, so one more than that would cause it to error.Comment
-
Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post"Here's the science..."
32767 is the exact value of 32k.
From a sad, techie perspective that makes it an interesting number.
32768 is 32k + 1 which on some systems would cause a buffer overflow error.
32767 is the maximum length of a character string in an Oracle database, so one more than that would cause it to error.Bazza gets caught
Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
CUK University Challenge Champions 2010Comment
-
Originally posted by Diver View PostI was on a rig out in the bristol channel laying an outfall pipeline at Barry in south wales.
Also tried to pull my own tooth once with pliers. never ever try this at home folks.
Crushed tooth, exposed nerve and had to go to the hospital
<shakes head in dismay.
oh dear oh dear oh dear.Comment
-
Originally posted by NickFitz View Post32767 = (2^15) - 1 = 111 1111 1111 1111 binary = 7FFF hex
32768 = 2^15 = 1000 0000 0000 0000 binary = 8000 hex
Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post"Here's the science..."
32767 is the exact value of 32k.
From a sad, techie perspective that makes it an interesting number.
32768 is 32k + 1 which on some systems would cause a buffer overflow error.
32767 is the maximum length of a character string in an Oracle database, so one more than that would cause it to error.Originally posted by cailin maith View PostI hate numbers....
Comment
Partners
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Comment