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| − | In [[computing]], a '''directory''' or '''folder''' is an entity in a [[file system]], which contains a group of [[file]]s and/or other directories or folders. |
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| ⚫ | A '''directory''' or '''folder''' is an entity in a [[file system]], which contains a group of [[file]]s and/or other directories or folders. A typical [[file system]] may contain thousands (or even hundreds of thousands) of directories or folders. [[File]]s are kept organized by [[storing]] related [[file]]s in the same directory or [[folder]]. A directory contained inside another directory is called a [[subdirectory]] of that directory. Together, the directories form a [[hierarchy]] or [[tree structure]]. |
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| + | A '''directory''' is an [[online]] [[search]] service. There are general directories (e.g., [[Yahoo!]]), commercial directories, which are the equivalent of paper-based industry guides, and specialized directories, which are topic-oriented and may provide [[consumer]]s with technical and evaluative [[information]] about [[goods]] or [[services]], in addition to simple [[search]] support. In general, a directory's sole source of income is [[advertising]].<ref>[[OECD]], [[The Economic and Social Impact of Electronic Commerce: Preliminary Findings and Research Agenda]], at 69.</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 23:54, 15 April 2014
Definitions[]
Computing[]
A directory or folder is an entity in a file system, which contains a group of files and/or other directories or folders. A typical file system may contain thousands (or even hundreds of thousands) of directories or folders. Files are kept organized by storing related files in the same directory or folder. A directory contained inside another directory is called a subdirectory of that directory. Together, the directories form a hierarchy or tree structure.
Internet[]
A directory is an online search service. There are general directories (e.g., Yahoo!), commercial directories, which are the equivalent of paper-based industry guides, and specialized directories, which are topic-oriented and may provide consumers with technical and evaluative information about goods or services, in addition to simple search support. In general, a directory's sole source of income is advertising.[1]