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by SomeOne on March 10th, 2007

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Whats the difference between a bit and a byte?

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  • by anonymous on March 10th, 2007

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    a bit is a binary digit which is the basic unit of informational storage
    a byte is a colletion of bits (pretty much just the plural of bit)
    source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit

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    • You should read your own link more carefully. A byte is definitely not "pretty much just the plural of bit".

      Darryl61

      by Darryl61 on March 10th, 2007

    • from what i read, that's what i understood can you explain please?...the links i post are for more or clearer information incase mine wasn't

      anonymous

      by anonymous on March 10th, 2007

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