Computer Science Illuminated
Computer Science Illuminated
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ISBN: 9781284055917
Author: Nell Dale, John Lewis
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Chapter 11, Problem 45E

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Definition of path:

To represent the path of the file, first identify the type of the environment in the operating system:

  • If GUI (Graphical User interface) is used, the desired file can be opened directly by double clicking the mouse.
  • If it is other than the GUI (Graphical User interface), use the command prompt to specify the location of the file.
  • The command prompt should be used in text mode. This command prompt changes the user from current working directory to desired directory.
  • To specify the required file in the text mode, specify the path of the file.
  • The path is a string or sequences of characters separated by a forward (/) or backward slash (\) that contains the specified location of file or subdirectory.
  • The path can be represented in two ways.
    • Absolute path:
      • It specifies the path of the file step-by-step from root of the directory...

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