Joachim Schrod wrote: > Hans Witvliet wrote: >> >> >> And btw, "B" is for bytes (octets) and "b" for bits >> The term "Byte" comes from by-eight. > > Do your have any reference for that? > > A byte is the basic addressing unit of memory, that's all. >
Well, my instructors in the early '70's told me that a byte was analogous to "bite" -- not the smallest "bit" accessible, but smaller than the full-size "word" of most architectures of the time. And some architectures do allow you direct access to a bit. bit: smallest piece bite or byte: manageable chunk to chew on steak or word: full-size portion (the culinary examples are my own) -- John Perry -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
