In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:

> On Tue, 24 Mar 1998, Stan Sieler wrote:
>
> > John writes:
> > > In our programs the "K" or other alpha character within the field would
> > > cause an error.  Thus, existing code would error out, preventing a
> >
> > In some programs, however, it would be silently ignored.
> >
> > Further, a trailing "K" (in the units column) is easy to overlook.
> > (Also, is "K" 1000 or 1024?)
>
> I'd prefer 1024.  BTW, I'm curious how others treat "K" vs. "k".  Here
> the policy is "K" means 1024 and "k" means 1000.  Do others use this scheme?

We do here at 3k Associates. ;-)

           -Chris Bartram