On Monday 15 January 2007 17:50, John E. Perry wrote: > 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
bit - individual binary number 1 or 0 byte - 8 bits word - depends on the processor 16, 32 or 64 bits Mike -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
