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  Re: Pronunciation Question
 
(...) On the other hand, jigabyte (like "gigantic"). (25 years ago, 19-Oct-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.off-topic.pun)
 
  Re: Pronunciation Question
 
(...) A Jigabyte is the unit of measurement used for the data in a Baywatch transmission. Just like a Jigawatt, which is the unit of work done in one week by the overpaid plastic surgeons who maintain a Baywatch cast. Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 19-Oct-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.off-topic.pun)
 
  Re: Pronunciation Question
 
(...) Is *that* why they live in Silicon Valley, and why on a windy day they like to go saline? Homer: DOW-oh! (John) (...) (25 years ago, 19-Oct-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.off-topic.pun)
 
  Re: Pronunciation Question
 
(...) No, no, no! You're thinking of jugabyte. A jigabyte is the unit of measure for the data in an Irish dance. Jeff (25 years ago, 19-Oct-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.off-topic.pun)
 
  Re: Pronunciation Question
 
(...) Why would someone want to measure Mr. Data doing an Irish dance? Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 19-Oct-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.off-topic.pun)

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