Monday, October 7, 2013

Difference between Floppy disk and hard disk


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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.

Floppy disk
Hard disk
1
Floppy disk is low capacity memory
Normally of 1.44 MB size.
Hard disk is high capacity storage media normally Capacity in Gigabytes.
2
Floppy disk removal type of storage
I.e. Data can be stored on floppy and then can be sent to any place.
Hard disk is fixed type of storage device. Hard disk is also known as fixed disk it remain fixed at one Place
3
Floppy is low cost disk. But per MB cost of floppy is more in comparison to hard Disk.
Hard disk is high cost disk but per MB cost of hard Disk is less in comparison to floppy disk.
4
Floppy is mainly used for backup of data and for keeping copy the data.
Hard disk is used for keeping day to day working Data, software and programs.
5
Floppy is slow in data access and storage In comparison to hard disk.
Hard disk is fast in data access and storage in Comparison to floppy disk.

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