A File Is Named Collection Of Data - HP 9000 200 Series Manual

A File Is Named Collection of Data
One of the simplest ways to describe files and volumes is to use an analogy. A file is like
a set papers on which information is written; we'll compare it to a tabbed chapter of a
manual.
Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3:
Manual Program Numeric
Organization Structure Computation
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Tabs have each
chapter's name
Figure 3-1. A File is Like a Tabbed Manual Chapter
Table 3-1. File Comparison
Attribute Chapter File
Type of information: Printed characters, Magnetic
patterns ( representing
numbers, or graphics characters, numbers, dots on screen,
etc. )
Access method: Tab/chapter title File name
Like pages in a chapter, files may contain BASIC programs or more general data-
information to be used by a program, such as numbers and/or text. The name on the
tab helps you locate the chapter and decide whether or not you want to look in it.