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Discussion in 'Software' started by ariko, Sep 21, 2006.

  1. ariko

    ariko Private E-2

    why does a 4.7GB DVD disc reports as 4.38 being the total size?
     
    ariko, Sep 21, 2006
    #1
  2. Bladesofhalo

    Bladesofhalo MajorGeek

    Are you sure theres no data on the cd?
     
    Bladesofhalo, Sep 21, 2006
    #2
  3. ariko

    ariko Private E-2

    sure, brand new
     
    ariko, Sep 22, 2006
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  4. ariko

    ariko Private E-2

    it happens all the time
     
    ariko, Sep 22, 2006
    #4
  5. Puppywunder58

    Puppywunder58 Master Sergeant

    The difference is due to file system overhead. A certain amount of disk space is reserved for file system allocation on the disk.

    That's why a 1.44MB unformatted floppy disk can only hold 1.38MB after formatting.
     
    Puppywunder58, Sep 22, 2006
    #5

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