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Definition of FAT32, the iPod Windows Format

By Sam Costello, About.com

Definition:

FAT32 - FAT32 is the name of the disk format used by iPods that have been formatted for use on Windows. It is the most common file system used by Windows computers. FAT32-formatted iPods can be used on computers running both Windows and the Mac OS.

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