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Volumes Are Collections of Files
A volume is merely a collection of files. To continue our analogy, a volume is like a binder
that contains several tabbed chapters:
I
r
I
1
Chapter
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Figure 3-2. A Volume is Like a Binder Containing Tabbed Chapters
Table 3-2. Volume Comparison
Attribute
Book
Volume
Contains:
Chapters
Files
How contents listed:
Table of contents Directory
Examples of Mass Storage Volumes
A flexible disc is typically one volume, as is a tape cartridge. Each of these types of mass
storage media
can hold several files.
Figure 3-3. Examples of Mass Storage Volumes
Mass Storage Concepts
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