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Re: extra doco


> explaining the constraints that apply - %8 due to two hex digits and 
>> %byte due to the need to represent each register in memory.
> 
> 
> Sure, done.  I'm still not convinced that the restrictions are 'right',
> but we can argue about that when we have a specific system that wants
> differently.


Yes, agreed.  It isn't documenting the rightness or wrongness.  Rather 
it is documenting current reality.  That way if someone does try to do 
bit stuff they are  warned of the current assumptions and potential 
problems - bit packing, bit order, ...

thanks!
Andrew


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