[NCLUG] Learn about binary - the language of computers

[Stephen Warren]

Just in case anyone wants an introduction to binary or a refresher, Fort
Collins Creator Hub is running a class on binary on Tue Jan 20th 6:30 PM
on (probably 1-1.5 hours).

If you're interested, sign up at:
http://www.meetup.com/Fort-Collins-Creator-Hub/events/219712044/

Humans represent numbers in decimal. Computers use binary. How do the
two differ, and how are they the same?

Come and learn what binary is, and why computers use it.

This fundamental concept of computing is a prerequisite to understanding
topics such as:
* How electronic circuits perform math.
* How electronics communication protocols work (e.g. RS-232/serial, I2C,
SPI, parallel ports, even Ethernet or PCIe)
* Limits on computation and numerical representation in some programming
languages.
* Integer overflow in software.
* Reading machine code, or binary dumps of software.

Any of those topics (and more) could be tackled in follow-on talks. Just
let me know what you'd like to hear about.