Re: Octet vs Byte?
Owen DeLong (owen@delong.sj.ca.us)
Wed, 30 Oct 1996 08:42:50 -0800
> What is the difference between an octet and a byte? An old manual states
> that the i/o stats in pmconsole show the amount of input, output and
> pending bytes. However, radius detail files report the amount of i/o in
> octets.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
In the case of a PortMaster, no difference. An octet is 8 bits. A byte
in a portmaster is 8 bits. Other machines use bytes ranging from 6 to 10
bits in length.
Owen