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What do you mean by a directory?

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  1. What is a directory in computer?
  2. What is directory and example?
  3. Why is it called a directory?
A directory is a book which gives lists of facts, for example people's names, addresses, and phone numbers, or the names and addresses of business companies, usually arranged in alphabetical order. . a telephone directory. Synonyms: index, listing, list, record More Synonyms of directory.


What is a directory in computer?

A directory is a location for storing files on your computer. Directories are found in a hierarchical file system, such as Linux, MS-DOS, OS/2, and Unix. Pictured is an example of output from the Windows/DOS tree command. It shows all the local and subdirectories (e.g., the "big" directory in the "cdn" directory).

What is directory and example?

A directory is defined as a book or a program that contains data and other information. An example of a directory is a telephone book.

Why is it called a directory?

Directory is a 'special file' that knows where (the content of) a file is stored in the memory (through inode). This makes sense why it is called directory.

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