TECH: Bytes and bits (fwd)

[flb@flb.optiplan.fi (F.Baube[tm])]

> We have proposed lujvo for byte: samsrorau (computer storage unit), and
> samsrosle (computer storage cell). Anyone have a good expression for bit?
> (People's spontaneous lujvo for other facets of computer terminology would
> be welcome).

Hi, a 98%-silent list observer here ..

As a computer dweeb, I can say that the essence of a bit is 
that it is 0/1, and otherwise devoid of content or meaning.
Content and meaning come purely from the context.

And it is true that a bit can be said to have a physical
"existence", but only in a pretty abstracted, invisible way,
and this "existence" is independent of the physical medium
used (magnetic disk, optical disk, tape, whatever ..).

Therefore I would propose that a lujvo should convey these ideas.
Perhaps, something like "only barely-tangible true/false indicator".

Hope this helps.

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