Re: More on number bases

Tim May wrote:
>Joe writes:
>  >  >Certainly I'd be reluctant to use a prime base higher >than 3,
>  >
>  >
>  > What about 5?     That has a lot going for it...
>
>Okay, I'd allow 5, but only because of the hands.  And I'm still not
>keen on it.  (Unless maybe you know some other reasons for using 5?)
I still think base 6 would be a nifty idea for counting on the fingers. The
righthand fingers for units, the lefthand ones for sextets.

                                                   Andreas


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