Ugh. I hate the fact that disk-drive manufacturers get away with re-defining the definition of a MegaByte and GigaByte. Other manufactures do not have luxury. Think about the auto industry. If they would just redefine a mile to be 5000 ft, they could increase the average fuel efficiency of the fleet. Why not, 5000 is a nice round number.
Here is what the values should be: 1 KiloByte = 1024 Bytes 1 MegaByte = 1024 KiloBytes 1 GigaByte = 1024 MegaBytes So 1 GigaByte is 1024x1024x1024 or 1,073,741,824 bytes. By redefining the definition, they are giving you 6.9% less disk space then advertised. This is why my 30GB disk drive only shows 28.5 GB in Windows 98. With regards to data networks the metric is different. We are talking about "bits" not "bytes". So: 1 kilobit = 1000 bits 1 Megabit = 1000 kilobits 1 GigaBit = 1000 Megabits When someone says "1 Gigabit" they are talking about 1 Billion Bits. When someone says "1 GigaByte" they are saying 1,073,741,824 Bytes or (for most computers) 8,589,934,592 bits. Well I am going to go jogging now. I can run a one minute mile*! Paul Borghese * Paul defines 1 mile = 1000 ft. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=46967&t=46940 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
