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Subject:Re: Use of K (thousand) and M (million) From:Jan Boomsliter <boom -at- CADENCE -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 7 Dec 1994 13:46:31 -0800
What is your technical mileau? Use the standard abbreviations of the
discipline. In computers, use IEEE as the standard, where "M" describes
static and dynamic memory. In publications, "M" tells another story.
Be consistent within the field.
