On 09/12/2016 12:32 PM, Tanstaafl wrote: >> > mb = milli-bit. Not very large. >> > b = bit, or bar >> > B = byte >> > Perhaps you meant MB = mega-byte? The prefixes are case-sensitive. > Ummm... don't be pedantic. > It is a common ignorance in the tech industry, easily cured. On grumpier days I occasionally post such an off-topic post; the prefixes and symbols are international standards. Oddly, most people are offended that I dare enlighten them; I have been accused of trolling, attacking, insensitivity. The phrasing did not seem offensive. It was meant only as an aid to clarifying communication.
> We all know he meant 25 megabytes, you included. > In this case, true. In other cases K Post has talked about throughput which is often measured in Mb (mega-bits) per second. In those instances it is not possible to discern the actual meaning since he does not distinguish between b (bit) and B (byte). -- James Moe moe dot james at sohnen-moe dot com 520.743.3936 Think. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Assp-user mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/assp-user
