Read binary file in java

To read a text file i used
FileReader reader=new FileReader("d:/a.txt");
please guide me on how to read a binary file in java
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Edited by: nikkj on Aug 7, 2010 7:36 PM

I'll give you the quick answer: you use Readers for character streams (e.g., text files) and InputStreams for binary streams (e.g., binary files).
Still, read the tutorial. You will find out lots of useful info.

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