8.3
file system, filename extension
a common shorthand for the limits on filename length imposed by the file system used by ms-dos and microsoft windows – at most eight characters, followed by a “.”, followed by a filename extension of at most three characters.
windows 95 supports long filenames by using multiple directory entries per file. the extra entries are hidden. it also automatically derives an 8.3 name for each file for backward compatibility so that older versions of dos can still access the file.
(1998-10-05)
Read Also:
- 80-20 rule
noun see pareto principle
- 80/20 rule
eighty-twenty rule
- 800 number
noun any toll-free telephone number, usually with a 3-digit code of 800, established, as by a business, so that people from widespread areas can call for merchandise, information, or services. noun a toll-free telephone number for long-distance calls, with a prefix of 800 examples most customer service departments have an 800 number.
- 800 number's
noun any toll-free telephone number, usually with a 3-digit code of 800, established, as by a business, so that people from widespread areas can call for merchandise, information, or services.
- 800-pound gorilla
noun a difficult situation that is menacing or obvious but not discussed or addressed examples there are a few 800-pound gorillas facing the next president. 800-pound gorilla1 noun someone or something that is overbearing or uncontrollable due to power or size examples people refer to microsoft at times as an 800-pound gorilla.