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| − | '''Binary language''' is a term used to describe a basic form of [[computer]] code used by many [[Races and Cultures|cultures]] throughout the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]]. |
+ | '''Binary language''' is a term used to describe a basic form of [[computer]] code used by many [[Races and Cultures|cultures]] throughout the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]]. Binary language consists of ones and zeros in groups of eight or sixteen characters. |
| ⚫ | The [[Bynar]]s of [[Bynaus]] in the [[Beta Magellan system]] have a culture completely based on binary code. Their minds are supplemented by high-speed computation modules, dependant to a central computer. Despite the dependence, the interconnectedness of their society allows a tremendous amount of [[communications]] and information transfer. |
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| − | When an [[electricity|electric]] current is used to transmit or carry data and information, the information is encoded as ones (1) or zeroes (0), with an "off" current representing 0, and an active, or "on" current representing 1. A single one or zero is referred to as a unit of information, referred to as a "bit." Early [[human]] computers used an 8 [[bit]] code which had 256 possibilities including zero. Advanced computers process amounts of information in larger quantities, usually measured in [[byte]]s. |
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| + | Another aspect of their binary thinking is, for them, there are only two choices: "one" or "zero" -- "yes" or "no". ([[TNG]]:"[[11001001]]") |
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| ⚫ | The [[Bynar]]s of [[Bynaus]] in the [[Beta Magellan system]] have a culture completely based on binary code. Their minds are supplemented by high-speed computation modules, dependant to a central computer. Despite the dependence, the interconnectedness of their society allows a tremendous amount of [[communications]] and information transfer. |
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| − | + | [[Phlox|Doctor Phlox]] likened the Bynar system to, what was unknown as the time, a benign form of the [[Borg Collective]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[Regeneration (episode)|Regeneration]]") |
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[[Federation]] computers use an even more advanced system, using the measurements ''[[quad]]s'', ''[[kiloquad]]s'' and ''[[gigaquad]]s'' to measure data. The systems are based in binary yet also accomodating the use of [[trinary code]]. ([[VOY]]:"[[Hope and Fear]]") |
[[Federation]] computers use an even more advanced system, using the measurements ''[[quad]]s'', ''[[kiloquad]]s'' and ''[[gigaquad]]s'' to measure data. The systems are based in binary yet also accomodating the use of [[trinary code]]. ([[VOY]]:"[[Hope and Fear]]") |
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| ⚫ | [[Star Trek]] computers are frequently referred to operating in binary capacities, such as "11001001," [[VOY]]:"[[Favorite Son]]," and [[VOY]]:"[[Distant Origin]]," however, references to trinary code, and the possible obsolescence of binary, have been made in modern ''Trek'' productions. Since an electric current can only be on or off, the science to create a working trinary code computer is probably not possible using modern electrical [[technology]]. Scientists today have theorized that [[quantum mechanics]] might provide solutions for trinary, or even quadratic, alternatives to binary code. This would be known as quantum computing. |
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Revision as of 22:51, 22 October 2005
Binary language is a term used to describe a basic form of computer code used by many cultures throughout the galaxy. Binary language consists of ones and zeros in groups of eight or sixteen characters.
The Bynars of Bynaus in the Beta Magellan system have a culture completely based on binary code. Their minds are supplemented by high-speed computation modules, dependant to a central computer. Despite the dependence, the interconnectedness of their society allows a tremendous amount of communications and information transfer.
Another aspect of their binary thinking is, for them, there are only two choices: "one" or "zero" -- "yes" or "no". (TNG:"11001001")
Doctor Phlox likened the Bynar system to, what was unknown as the time, a benign form of the Borg Collective. (ENT: "Regeneration")
Federation computers use an even more advanced system, using the measurements quads, kiloquads and gigaquads to measure data. The systems are based in binary yet also accomodating the use of trinary code. (VOY:"Hope and Fear")
Background
Star Trek computers are frequently referred to operating in binary capacities, such as "11001001," VOY:"Favorite Son," and VOY:"Distant Origin," however, references to trinary code, and the possible obsolescence of binary, have been made in modern Trek productions. Since an electric current can only be on or off, the science to create a working trinary code computer is probably not possible using modern electrical technology. Scientists today have theorized that quantum mechanics might provide solutions for trinary, or even quadratic, alternatives to binary code. This would be known as quantum computing.