title: Java - stream of bytes vs. stream of characters?
body: <p>Title is pretty self-explanatory. In a lot of the JRE javadocs I see the phrases "<em>stream of bytes</em>" and "<em>stream of characters</em>" all over the place.</p>
  
  <p><strong>But aren't they the same thing?</strong> Or are they slightly different (e.g. interpreted differently) in Java-land? Thanks in advance.</p>