Bad integer values when converting from DOS, Basic

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From: John F. Dutcher
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 00:00

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Java users: Can any comment on the following integer problem ?
I am converting a system from DOS written in Microsoft Quick
Basic (compiled). I have had to discover that the 2 byte integer
in DOS based files use a reverse byte format from those used
in JAVA. This is the big endian, little endian dilema for those
acquainted with those terms. When reading the DOS files for
conversion with JAVA the integer values are, of course, all wrong.
I tried simply 'byte switching' which seemed like the appropriate
and simple solution to getting JAVA integers in the 'endian' format
it wants. This does not produce good values however. (I don't
know why). Has anyone seen or used a solution that will covert
these DOS, Basic integers to true valued JAVA integers ??

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