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and then indicate sub-directories: “C: \Projects\AjaxCo\Website\Bid.doc” provides the
path to a Word document, Bid, stored on the computer’s hard drive (C).
Like file prefix names, directory names should also clearly identify file contents. For
instance, a popular directory in the Windows operating system is “My Documents.” This
name clearly identifies the files as those created by the user.
Directories are also an important means of grouping related files for ease of access.
For example, directories labeled “JonesProject” or “SmithProject” might store all the files
associated with a specific multimedia project. ...