fat vs fat32

[flxjones]

i was going to re format my 2gb usb flash drive and it gave me the option to choose either fat or fat32? which one should i use? and also, wht the h*** does FAT mean?...

 

[ToXiiC]

I don't know what Fat means or Fat32 But I've seen Fat32 around with computers I think its common. Look into it.

 

[aviation_man]

FAT means File Allocation Table
Fat32 is a type of Fat file system.
Fat file system has 3 types

1) Fat12
2)Fat16
3)Fat32

The number in the names of file systems represents number of bits used in the addressing scheme.

More bits means more addresses, so large drives are accessed and addressed through the file system.

Before Fat32, there was FAT16, it was just called FAT.
You can just use FAT32 for your flashdrive.