Thread: What is the difference between a disc and a disk?
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Old 12-20-2009, 10:33 AM   #12
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Short for diskette. I prefer disc as it is not a "slang" version of another word.
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Even though "diskette" is a completely made-up corporate word, like McDisks?
Right. I prefer disc as it is not a "slang" version of a completely made-up corporate word.
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