On Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:37:52 -0500, Dan <[email protected]> wrote: > > Another example... Two Macs looking at the same file on a server. > Which is giving the correct size? >
Well, considering that file length is stored in the disk catalog, and assuming that it's correct byte length, then it's whichever OS divides and rounds by 1000 vs 1024. OS 10.4 and OS 10.6 give different MB values. Ex: I did cat /dev/mem > /mem on a G3 with 256 MB RAM running OS 10.4. The file as reported on the G3 was 256 MB. Logical. I took that same file over to an iMac with 10.6.2. THe file was reported as around 268 or so MB. Something larger than 256. Clearly, the file didn't get any longer. The byte-count remained constant. Just the OS method of dividing/rounding changed. -- ----- You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
