> exponents is expressed like 2 ** 3 = 8; > > pwede rin ito: > > $bits=24; > $fullmask = 2 ** 32; > $netmask = $fullmask << (32-$bits); > $hosts = $fullmask - $netmask; > print "No. of hosts: $hosts\n";
i know this has already been way off topic :) but exponentiation with an integer exponent and base 2 is easier done by having bit shifts << -andre _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
