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Re: Bitwise EXOR

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From: John Matthews
Date: Mon, 01 Oct 1990 01:26
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I have an idea that in Modula-2 speak, XOR is represented as 
Symmetrical Difference (of set types).

Convert whatever to a set type, eg BitSet, then

a = b XOR c
 is equal to

a = b / c;

Try It.
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Subject: Re: Bitwise EXOR
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