Hey Pascal,

 > I don't think there is any C compiler where a char has
 > more or less than 8 bits.

    The generic term character includes wide characters, which are usually
more than eight bits, but this comment is largely semantic in nature. We
all recognise that wchar is a different type from char, but related to it.
Similarly C also has scope for using multibyte characters.

Best Wishes,
Bill.

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