title: How can I access the binary format of a file?
body: <p>I just finished a computer organization course, in which we learned that all files and data are stored in the form of 0's and 1's (bits).  However, I'm curious how a programmer can actually access a file's binary representation?  That is, how can I see (or access) the 0's and 1's that represent any file on my computer?</p>