On 7/29/2013 7:44 PM, Chris Angelico wrote: > But there's an easier way: > >>>> x = 0b101 & 0b010 >>>> x > 0 > > I think that might do what you want. Also check out the bin() > function, which will turn an integer into a string of digits. >>> bin(0b101 | 0b010) '0b111' Now you are set to go. Have fun. -- Terry Jan Reedy