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disk fileA set of instructions or data that is recorded, cataloged and treated as a single unit on a disk. Source language programs, machine language programs, spreadsheets, data files, text documents, graphics files and batch files are examples. disk file [′disk ‚fīl] (computer science) An organized collection of records held on a magnetic disk. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Archive -- involves copying disk file systems and placing the copy (usually on tape) into long-term storage. The data to be printed are stored on a special hard disk file or in unused RAM and fed to the printer in bursts as needed, freeing the rest of the computer for other operations. Computers could retract disk file heads to protect stored information. |
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