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File system structure for locating files
In computing, a directory is a file system cataloging structure that contains references to other computer files, and possibly other directories. On many computers, directories are known as folders or drawers, analogous to a workbench or the traditional office filing cabinet. The name derives from books like a telephone directory that lists the phone numbers of all the people living in a certain area. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: Directory (computing)A 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: AI for next generation computing: Emerging trends and future directionsInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Active DirectoryThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Directory of computing softwareCited 0 times
- Go sideways: InodeA closely related topic
- Go sideways: InotifyA closely related topic
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🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Directory of computing software
Computer and computing information resources directory
Book Reviews : Computing Information Directory 1987
Computers and computing information resources directory – first edition
Computing in Musicology: A Directory of Research 1990
NCC directory of computer software 1982. National computing centre, 1982. Price: ÂŁ30.00. NCC directory of computer hardware 1982, National Computing Centre, 1982. price: ÂŁ30.00
Growth of the computing literature as reflected in theComputing Information Directory, 1981–1995
🆕 Influential since 2022
đź“š Books worth reading
Active DirectoryRobbie Allen, Joe Richards · 2003- 📕Portals to the worldLibrary of Congress. African and Middle Eastern Division · 2002
Group policyJeremy Moskowitz · 2010
Active Directory CookbookRobbie Allen, Laura E. Hunter · 2003
Genealogy online for dummiesMatthew L. Helm, April Leigh Helm · 2001- 📕Portals to the worldLibrary of Congress. European Division · 2002
MCSE Training KitMicrosoft Press · 1999
Genealogy online for dummiesMatthew Helm · 1998
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