Garry wrote:
>And yes, a lot of "fiddling" with the real meanings goes on.
>For example, since 64k (64 * 2^10) = 65536, there were
>computer makers that began saying "our machine has 65k of
>memory." The same happens with disk drive makers, who will
>sometimes say that a 4gb (4 * 1024^3 = 4294967296) drive
>is "4.2" gb.
A but if you write 4.2G B then it would be correct (4.3G is actually more
correct if you ask me).
G means 1000^3 (in the scientific standard anyway) and GB means 1024^3 (or
2^30) bytes.
But this missconception is just like when you (here atleast) say 1 kilo and
actually mean 1 kilograms.
Besides 64KB comes from 256^2 (or 2^16) if you ask me, just as 16MB comes
from 256^3 (so the next graphics standard will be 256^4 then <G>)
//Bernie
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