Size on disk

Coldicote | 20:45 Wed 13th Jul 2011 | Technology

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I intend to save 'My Documents', OE address book and one or two other things on a CD. Why is it that 'My Documents' shows two sizes: Size 846 MB (887,469,972 bytes) and
Size on disk 861 MB (903,127,040 bytes)?

I been aware of differences like before but never understood the reason. Explanation appreciated, thank you

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Chris

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Thanks Chris - I'll study this after I've had a sleep!

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