Hi, I was just about to leave when Robert Feldt wrote: # I've been posing dumb question on ruby-talk for so long now that now it's my turn. In particular, for readability, could this: # b = BitVector.new(100000).randomize # 1e5 random bits # a = BitVector.new(100000).randomize # another 1e5 random bits be replaced by this: b = BitVector.new(100_000).randomize # 1e5 random bits a = BitVector.new(100_000).randomize # another 1e5 random bits since ruby -e 'print 100_000, "\n"' produces 100000? If every bit of progress helps, then with BitVector, Ruby's success is now assured. :-) Conrad Schneiker (This note is unofficial and subject to improvement without notice.)