Re: ASCII and its extensions [Was: ASCII fades]

	I hope this is satisfactory to all, and not too wordy.  

	The revision is approximately 65 words longer than it's predecessor, and
I hope we can all agree that every extra byte is of equal importance.  ;)  I
would really like to hear any and all input, criticisms and discrepancies.  I
must confess that my original(s) were several pages in length, as I was tempted
over and over to delve into the history of how ASCII came about and why... But
that's another story all together.


As promised...

[begin]

IS IT ASCII?  by RaD Man

	Not all "ASCII" is ASCII!  Certain computer operating systems use their
own specific character sets which are modified hybrids of the original
128-character ASCII set.  These "strains", if you will, have been deceivingly
dubbed as "Extended ASCII" or "High ASCII" as they have added symbols beyond the
first 128.  Realize that while these extra characters may seem to give you more
flexibility in your artwork, you are severely limiting your viewing audience to
those who use the same operating system as you -- thus defeating the purpose of
ASCII entirely!

	Please refrain from using these special characters in addition to the 33
special control codes in the real ASCII character set.  Remaining within the
32-126 range benefits everyone in a multitude of ways.  Not only by maximizing
the number of potential viewers, but it also ensures proper interpretation of
your artwork by others and will alter the way they perceive your abilities.
This is just one of the necessary disciplines of becoming a true ASCII artists.

[end]


ASCII Trivia:  Did you know that the very first version of ASCII was approved in
1963?  It used only six bits, and lacked lowercase letters and certain symbols!



-- enq...@npvq.bet

 RaD Man % ACiD Productions Founder % Artpacks Archive Founder

  Words to live by: " It's better to be controversial for the
  right reasons, than to be popular for the wrong reasons. "

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