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About these units
Gigabit (Gb)
A gigabit is 1,000,000,000 bits, commonly used to describe modern network speeds, such as 1 Gbps Ethernet, fiber-optic connections, and high-speed wireless systems. Gigabit connections revolutionized both home and enterprise computing by enabling rapid file transfers, cloud computing, and high-definition streaming. As speeds continue to increase—10, 40, 100 Gbps and beyond—the gigabit becomes a foundational stepping stone in the evolution of networking capability. The Gb illustrates how rapidly communication technology has scaled compared to physical storage.
Floppy Disk (5.25", HD) (floppy (5.25" HD))
The 5.25-inch HD floppy stored 1.2 MB and represented the final evolution of the large-format floppy. HD versions were common in late-1980s IBM business systems and were used to distribute larger software packages and operating systems. However, the rise of the more compact and durable 3.5" floppy soon overshadowed the HD 5.25" format. Their rapid decline highlights how the industry moved toward miniaturization and higher reliability in portable storage.