I think this belongs in the CPU/mobo forum, because I have a feeling that some piece of legacy hardware has to do with this.<br><br>What is the purpose of having bytes and bits? Wouldn't it be simpler ...

To ensure data integrity, it's wise to frequently calculate file checksums. The C program in Listing 1 calculates the checksum of a file using a 16-bit CRC (cyclic redundancy check). The program ...