I think it depends on the use case. In embedded systems bits consume energy and therefore increase cost. The battery of a satellite is much more expensive than

I think it depends on the use case. In embedded systems bits consume energy and therefore increase cost. The battery of a satellite is much more expensive than a Chinese coal power plant. Yes, "size_t" should be just about right for everybody except the guys who _need_ to program in C/C++ and Assembler due to the hard requirements of their systems. Not very many people but very important systems.