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A byte is a set of adjacent bits (usually 8, but not necessarily) while an octet is a set of exactly 8 bits

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An octet is a unit of digital information equal to 8 bits, while a byte is a unit of digital information typically composed of 8 bits. Therefore, in most cases, the terms octet and byte are used interchangeably. However, historically there have been instances where a byte could consist of 6, 7, or 9 bits, while an octet always refers to 8 bits.

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