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Tag: File Management

  • File Descriptor

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    Explanation:A file descriptor is an integer handle or reference used by an operating system to access files or I/O resources like sockets and pipes. When a process opens a file, the operating system assigns a file descriptor to track interactions with that file. In UNIX and UNIX-like operating systems, file descriptors 0, 1, and 2…

  • File System

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    A file system is the method and structure by which an operating system manages, stores, and organizes data on storage devices. It provides an interface for users and applications to create, read, write, and manage files on disks. A File System is a method for storing and organizing computer files and the data within them.…