[erlang-questions] how do I convert a character to an integer (dict broke the integer I put into it)

[Dominic Chambers]

> P.S. Dict:append will also make a list of value which is already there and
> not a list. This is probably a mistake, but we were trying to be nice.
> Better to be consistent than nice.

That's very clear, thanks to both of you for all the help.

> P.P.S. Orddict has exactly the same interface but the dictionary is easier
> to understand when printed.

This is also very handy to know, thanks.