I need to revise this code to copy files using binary I/O

[coder777]

jonsto wrote:

so that is all I would have to change from the original code to convert binary files?

As far as I can see it: Yes.

Note that other libraries like boost already have a full fledged file copy, rename, and so on.

[ultifinitus]

sohguanh wrote:

Why need vector<string> or other data structure to incur un-necessary cost ?

Where did you get a vector<string> from?!

The reason I recommended a vector<char> is it's the prefferred way of storing binary data in c++ according to these posts: (someone on the internet is WRONG?!?!)
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/441203/proper-way-to-store-binary-data-with-c-stl

This gives both sides
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/837521/c-stls-string-eqivalent-for-binary-data

But hey, if you want to use a string, let the wind unfurl your wings onto the sands of the explored.