If byte is 8 bit integer then how can we set it to 255?
<blockquote>
  <p>The byte keyword denotes an integral
  type that stores values as indicated
  in the following table. It's an Unsigned 8-bit integer.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>If it's only 8 bits then how can we assign it to equal 255?</p>

<pre><code>byte myByte = 255;
</code></pre>

<p>I thought 8 bits was the same thing as just one character?</p>
