Conversion, Reconversion and Comparison Techniques In Variable-Length Sorting The logic is described for converting highly variable input records into a format that can be easily and efficiently processed by a sorting program. The internal record formats are discussed in relation to (1) their conversion from input formats, (2) their reconversion to output formats, and (3) comparison techniques between internal formats. CACM May, 1963 Waks, D. J. CA630517 JB March 14, 1978 10:52 AM 2017 5 850 850 5 850 850 5 850 850 5 850 849 6 850 850 6 850 851 6 850 852 6 850 853 6 850 854 6 850 855 6 850 856 6 850 857 6 850 858 6 850 859 6 850 860 6 850 861 6 850 862 6 850 863 6 850 864 6 850 865 6 850 866 6 850