> 1) What is the difference between "static int
 > answer=45" and

this declares static storage for the integer identifier answer. Implicitly
answer is a variable intialised to the value 45. It will not be stored on
the stack, but at a static RAM address.

 >  "const int answer=45"?

this declares the identifier answer to be a constant integer with a
permanent value of 45. Implicitly answer is not variable. It may be stored
in ROM if available.

 > If I'm reading it right,

    Your question makes me doubt it. :-)

 > 2) I understand what a Shift left(<<)  and Shift right
 > (>>) does,

    a< Thanks,

    You're welcome.

Bill.

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