Why are file sizes larger on lion 10.7 then on SL.

I downloaded a 125mb file which shows on my desktop as a 131mb file.
All my files are larger on OS 10.7 Lion.

Hi...
That's because there are diferent ways of calculating and presenting file size
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2419
/Dennis

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