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| - | **BCD**: | + | **Binary-coded decimal (BCD)**: "A class of binary encodings of decimal numbers where each decimal digit is represented by a fixed number of bits, usually four or eight." The Bally Arcade uses packed BCD, meaning that each nibble of a byte holds a decimal digit between 0–9 (e.g., $36 = 37D). Numbers between $A–F are considered invalid. ([[wp>Binary-coded decimal]]) |
| **Bootstrap**: A program that coordinates the minimum amount of necessary peripherals to load a larger program into the computer. (SC:113) | **Bootstrap**: A program that coordinates the minimum amount of necessary peripherals to load a larger program into the computer. (SC:113) | ||
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| - | **Endian**: | ||
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| === F === | === F === | ||
