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Keywords:
Subdirectory,
Folder,
Hierarchical,
Disk,
Floppy
Containing directions; enjoining; instructing; directorial.
A book containing the names and residences of the inhabitants of any place, or of classes of them; an address book; as, a business directory.
A collection of files that are notionally "in" the same "place." Every Unix user has a home directory, in which one's files may be stored; it usually has the same name as the login id of the user, and may be referenced as $HOME or by the tilde convention (~ is $HOME, ~jlawler is jlawler's home directory). At any time in a Unix session, a user has a current directory, which may be changed with the cd command. Usually called folder in GUI systems.
The name for a logical container for files. Directories were devised to organize files. Without directories, all the files on your hard drive would be...
A location on a disk containing a set of data files and other directories (subdirectories). Operating systems use directories to organize data. Directories are organized in a tree structure in which each branch on the tree represents a subdirectory. A location of a directory is specified by a pathname.
File Management
A name for a set of files and directories. Directories can contain other directories (This can make a ``tree'' of directories). Directories can also refer to different devices to their parent - hard disks, floppy disks, network drives. All directories in UNIX have the root directory (``/'') back in their family tree.
A location in a computer where files are stored. It is also commonly referred to as a Folder.
The series of folders that contain a resource. For example, in the URL of ‘http://www.cats.com/ragdoll/feeding/index.html,’ the directory is /ragdoll/feeding/.
The DOS name for a folder. A folders (sub-directories) can contain other folders and files, organized in a tree like structure.
also called folder, a table of contents for a related set of files.
A list of all the files on a disk. Sometimes called a catalog. A subdirectory-is a directory within a directory that usually contains related documents; used to organize the information on large-capacity disks.
A separate area for storing files. The separation is logical not necessarily physical. Logical refers to the operating system's ability to group files together even though they may not be in actual close proximity on the disk.
The word for a folder in Unix or DOS platforms.
An area on a disk where you can store files. A directory listing shows the directory contents by file name. The files in a directory can be programs or data documents.
A type of file used to store other files. For users familiar with Windows or Mac OS, UNIX directories are equivalent to folders.
when data is stored on a storage medium such as a floppy disc, it can be grouped into directories - when the iconbar icon is clicked, a window appears showing the data in the root (i.e. main) directory - this may be items of data (stored as files), applications or other directories - these directories in turn can contain more information and/or further sub-directories - this system of directories within directories is called a hierarchical data structure
A file that contains information (name and location) about the files on a disk. Used in almost every storage medium (floppy, hard disk, CD-ROM).
A table made by the Operating System that contains file information such as file name, size, date created, and the file's beginning cluster number.
Similar to a folder in memory. It contains various files.
1. n. In a hierarchical file system, a container for files or other directories. See path. 2. n. In an APPN node, a database that lists names of resources (in particular, logical units) and records the CP name of the node where each resource is located. See distributed directory database and local directory database. 3. n. In VM, a Control Program (CP) disk file that defines each virtual machine's typical configuration.
A type of file that can contaain other files and directories.
A directory is another name for a folder. Files on your hard disk are ...
The contents or index of a disk. The DOS command “DIR” will display the index. Other directories that contain additional indexes, known as subdirectories, may be listed using this command. Includes a file's name, size, creation date, and creation time
Files (whether our own documents or those pertaining to software) are kept in specific directories (known as Folders in Windows 95 and the Mac). These can be used, created and manipulated in order to sort our documents sensibly (using file manager in Windows or Explorer in Windows 95). You can create new directories and move files from one to another. Avoid moving software files though as this can be disastrous.
Where the UNIX system stores file s. Directories in the UNIX system are arranged in an upside-down tree hierarchy, with the root (/) directory at the top. All other directories branch out from the root directory. The UNIX system implements directories as normal files that store the names of the files within them.
In general, any list that provides access to retrievable contents. On a telephone, a built-in directory is a saved phone list accessible through one or a set of function keys. On a computer, a directory stores retrievable information in an "inverted tree" system. Directories on PCs are also commonly referred to as folders. Duplex Adapter An accessory that connects to a 1- or 2-line jack that splits the signal and allows more than 1 phone to be connected to the jack. A duplex adapter does not provide an additional connection to the Central Office (CO), but it does permit connection to a second device.
An area on a disk that contains files and subdirectories. Making new directories is a good way to organize all your files on the computer.
A list or collection of related computer files, sometimes called "folder." A directory may contain other directories, which are called "subdirectories."
Method of organizing the files stored on a disk. A directory is created to use for grouping one or more files that have some association (you might create a directory to organize all of your term papers).Since Windows 95 and 98 the term folder is synonymous with directory.
Partitions within the hard drive disk space or an organized listing of files.
a collection of files and sub-directories, equivalent to Macintosh folders. Sub-directories are directories within some other directory; the enclosing directory is known as the parent directory. Most systems have a notion of the current directory, the directory whose files your are viewing at that time. Not all systems have directories, and some systems do not permit sub-directories.
A table that gives the name, location, size, and the creation or last revision date for each file on the storage media.
1. On an individual computer, a directory is a section of a storage device (hard drive, floppy drive, etc.) in which individuals files are stored. A similar term on some operating systems is a folder. 2. On the Internet, a directory is a web site which lists other web sites, dividing them up by subject.
A list of files on a disk. It can also refer to a separate part of the disk where other files are stored ( subdirectory). Every disk has at least one directory called the root directory. You can create other directories and label them so as to separate files that relate to different programs, data, and projects.
A directory is a special file that organizes other files into a hierarchical structure. In graphical user interfaces like Windows 95 and Macintosh, it is usually called a folder.
A step in the hierarchical system of organising file s. A named or specific area where files can be stored.
The way of naming the place where computer files are stored on disks. Directories are like file folders and are used to make access to files easy. There are several Internet search tools which search through the directories of Internet sites for the keyword, topic, or area of interest of your choice. Some examples are Open Text, Yahoo, WebCrawler, Lycos.
A list of the files stored on a disk or part of a disk.
An organizational unit of your workstation's disk drive, composed of files and subdirectories. A directory is analogous to a file folder containing letters (text files), which is contained in a filing cabinet (disk).
This keyword defines the "directory" attribute for the product object. The default, absolute pathname to the directory in which the product will be installed. Defines the root directory in which the product files are contained.
A term describing the hierarchical structure used to organize files or folders. The first directory in any file is labeled root directory. You may be familiar with the Windows back slash (/) which is the symbol for root directory.
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An area of a disk named and distinguishable from the rest of the disk so one can better organize data and files. In a windows-based environment, a folder represents a directory.
Special file type which can contain other files and/or directories.
Portion of a disk that contains entries for each file on the disk. In response to the DIR command, CP/M displays the filenames stored in the directory. The directory also contains the locations of the blocks allocated to the files. Each file directory element is in the form of a 32-byte FCB, although one file can have several elements, depending on its size. The maximum number of directory elements supported is specified by the drive's disk parameter block value for DRM.
a.k.a. folder. A simulated file folder on your computer's hard drive. Directories create the illusion of compartments, but are actually indexes to the files that may be scattered all over the drive.
A directory is like a folder that contains one or more documents or files. Typically, related files are kept in the same directory. For example, all the files for an application are usually kept in one directory. When accessing a file, you might have to specify the directory in which it is kept.
Files on many computer systems are grouped together in directories. Directories are usually hierarchical and files and "subdirectories" are said to be "in" a directory. Files common to a program or topic are often organized into separate directories or subdirectories.
A subdivision of a hierarchical file system; also known as a folder. Directories allow the user to organize files and programs.
This can be used to refer to any list of files stored under a specific name or title. With respect to search marketing, a directory refers to type of search engine in which listings are compiled and edited by human beings, rather than being automated.
A logical collection of files (and sometimes, directories). Generally supports listing, adding, and removing files. Can be implemented as (or stored within) a file, but is not always. Has many characteristics in common with files, such as name, parent, and read/write permissions.
A structure containing files or further directories (subdirectories). The directories in a file system build a tree-like structure for organizing files.
On the desktop, directories are represented by folder icons. When you open a directory, it displays the files, folders, and applications that the directory contains. Directory windows are called Icon View
An area on a disk which can hold one or more electronic files (or sub-directories). Directories can be created, moved and deleted. Directory structures should be ordered and meaningful.
A place on a disk where filenames are stored so that the operating system can find the files when needed. Each disk can contain many directories.
A separate folder on a hard drive for storing files. Storing related files in a directory makes them easier to find. Windows '95 calls a directory a folder now.
a special kind of file that points to or contains others files and directories. Directories can be nested to any depth. Some software may refer to directories and subdirectories by other names, such as, folders, lockers, file drawer, etc.
An area on a disk for storing files, particularly in DOS. Usually called a folder in Windows.
A separate folder on a hard disk for storing groups of related files.
A directory is the overall structure of folders and files. Directories work like filing cabinets which contain all the folders, the folders contain all the documents.
A list of files with associated file names that can be viewed and ordered in various ways (e.g. alphabetically or by date, size, or as icons in a graphical user interface). Also called a catalogue.
the organization of web pages within a site; web pages produced by the McGill WPS are organized in a hierarchical structure and the topmost directory in any file is called the root directory (e.g., www.mcgill.ca/nameofsite/)
A directory is another name for a folder. This is a place where you can store files.
A secondary storage location for files and sub-directories
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