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Not all of them do. But the vast majority agree on it because it's an accepted, proven standard that allows for universal interoperability within a defined character set.
Makes it a lot easier to send e-mails and messages this way when we all agree on a character set.
There are compatibility issues with it, but few and far between.
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What is the acronym for the standard code for computers and information interchange?
ASCII
What is character code used by most personal computers?
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)
How does the ASCII code works?
ASCII is an abbreviation for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. The ASCII code, which is used worldwide, is used to create computer coding languages so computers can interact with people.
What code system does personal computers use to represent character data?
Ascii
Which of the follwing coded entries are used to control access to computers?
Ascii coded
What code allows computers to interchange information?
I think that the code that computers use to interchange information is called the ASCII code.
This binary coding scheme was developed by IBM and is primarily used for large computers?
ASCII
Personal computers commonly use what code system to represent character data?
Ascii
In what form numbers are stored in computers binary or ASCII form?
Its all in binary really. As each binary number refers to the pixel it will hold to form the shape after.
Original ASCII codes were 7 bit or 8 bit?
ASCII is a 7 bit code. There are many nonstandard extensions of ASCII to 8 or 9 bits by various computer companies. ASCII was developed to replace the obsolete 6 bit BAUDOT teletype code and was never originally intended for use on computers.
How many characters can be encoded into ASCII?
ASCII stands for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. It provides a means to facilitate communication on computers. It has 128 characters.
ASCII character set?
ASCII characters do represent a numerical codes of letters and other alphabetical signs. Computers do not understand only numbers so they use this numerical codes to interpret letters into their own "language".
