From: David Garamond <lists@...6.isreserved.com>
Date: 2003-11-26T22:39:45+09:00
Subject: turning a string into array of ASCII bytes

What is the shortest, most straightforward way (without temporary 
variables, etc)?

My best route is now "1234".split(//).collect{|c|c[0]} but I'm sure 
there is a much better way. Also it's a bit slow.

-- 
dave