: Why are computers limited to 0s and 1s? Why can’t we use numbers like 2s and 3s for more Efficiency? 1.05K viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question100.55K March 29, 2022 0 Comments : Why are computers limited to 0s and 1s? Why can’t we use numbers like 2s and 3s for more Efficiency? In: 17 19 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted March 29, 2022 0 Comments They can and there have been (early) computers which used other systems (notably the “balanced terniary” system, which uses 0, 1 and surprise: -1 as values), but the additional technical overhead that these need make it not worthwhile. You are viewing 1 out of 19 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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