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Re:C++ proposal: There are 8 bits in a byte by shawn_w on Thursday October 17, 2024 @07:28PM (#41874845)
DSP chips are a common exception that people bring up. I think some TI made ones have 64 bit chars.

Edit: I see TFA mentions them but questions how relevant C++ is in that sort of embedded environment.

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Re:C++ proposal: There are 8 bits in a byte by Quekid5 on Thursday October 17, 2024 @07:34PM (#41874898)
Yes, but you're already in specialized territory if you're using that
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