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Difference between Floppy disk and
hard disk:
Computer uses two types of memories,
primary and secondary memories. Primary Memory is used for holding data and
instructions which are currently under executions e.g. Ram and secondary Memories
are used for holding data and instructions permanently e.g. Floppy disk, hard
Disk, CD, DVD and Magnetic tape etc. Floppy disk and hard disk are most
usable types of secondary memories.
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Floppy
disk
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Hard
disk
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Floppy disk is low capacity memory
Normally of 1.44 MB size.
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Hard disk is high capacity storage
media normally Capacity in Gigabytes.
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Floppy disk removal type of storage
I.e. Data can be stored on floppy and
then can be sent to any place.
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Hard disk is fixed type of storage
device. Hard disk is also known as fixed disk it remain fixed at one Place
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Floppy is low cost disk. But per MB
cost of floppy is more in comparison to hard Disk.
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Hard disk is high cost disk but per MB
cost of hard Disk is less in comparison to floppy disk.
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Floppy is mainly used for backup of data
and for keeping copy the data.
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Hard disk is used for keeping day to
day working Data, software and programs.
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Floppy is slow in data access and
storage In comparison to hard disk.
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Hard disk is fast in data access and
storage in Comparison to floppy disk.
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Monday, October 7, 2013
Difference between Floppy disk and hard disk
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