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MB stands for megabyte, which equals 1024KB (or 1,048,576 bytes). KB stands for kilobyte, which equals 1024 bytes. Each byte represents a single character, such as A, $, or 3.
If your computer has more than one type of diskette drive, or if you use different types of diskettes, you need to be aware of certain incompatibilities between the drives and diskettes. See the following tables.
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720KB | 720KB |
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1.44MB | 1.44MB, | 720KB |
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360KB | 360KB. 320KB. 180KB. 160KB |
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1.2MB | 1.2MB. 360KB,* | 320KB,* | 180KB,* | 160KB* |
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•If you write to this diskette in a 1.2MB drive, you may not be able to read it or write to it in a 360KB drive later.
Because of possible incompatibilities, always label your diskettes with the diskette type and density. (Usually this information appears on the manufacturer’s label.)
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If you want to format a 720KB diskette in a 1.44MB drive or a 360KB diskette in a 1.2MB drive, make sure you include the correct parameter in your format command. (In Windows you need to select the drive capacity.) See your operating system manual for instructions.