>
> Now it makes sense. Thanks.
>
> You mentioned history, does that mean there's a reason why its done this
> way?

Yep! The .HEX file format dates back to the early days of (8-bit)
microcontrollers/computers. It was invented by, of all companies, Intel.

Bob Ammerman
RAm Systems
(contract development of high performance, high function, low-level
software)

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