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  1. Hexadecimal relates to this... on NASA Chooses Pluto Mission · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    If they keep using decimal, they will miss pluto because of complication and round off. Decimal destroys happiness, elegance, and simplicity!

  2. But do they use decimal? on Laser for Satellite to Satellite Communications · · Score: 1

    If they transmit data and later convert it to decimal, it's ust another example of a lame base being used yet again. Why not binary or hexadecimal? Why decimal? Why?

  3. When will they exorcise decimal? on Linux 2.4.15 is out; Linux 2.5.0 has also begun. · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Decimal is evil! I hear it infects linux. Use hexadecimal or binary!

  4. A terrible idea by Red Hat. on Red Hat Proposes Alternative Settlement To MSFT · · Score: 1

    It's well known that linux is infected with the decimal number system. Until it is completely hexadecimal in user I/O, it is poison to students.

  5. This is possible using binary... on Non-commercial Manned Rocket Test (pre1) · · Score: 1

    Decimal is the cause of so many problems with NASA. An individual using binary/hexadecimal would have an advantage.

  6. hexadecimal! on Software Engineering Body of Knowledge · · Score: 1

    will bastard routines like decimal float->binary floating point be included?

  7. But does it use hexadecimal? on Return to Castle Wolfenstein Ships · · Score: 3, Funny

    Can you see vital signs in hexadecimal? If not, it's a waste of bits.

  8. Why is this in decimal? on Mapping Gravity · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Decimal is for superstitious idiots. Use hexadecimal if you want to describe the world.

  9. Any hexadecimal games? on In-depth X-Box Hardware Review · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Are there any games that display hexadecimal readout of game data? Decimal is for dinosaurs.

  10. what about hexadecimal? on German State Alters DNS To Censor Web Sites [updated] · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Can I censor decimal numbers? They are far more stupid and dangerous than anything else.