For compatibility with earlier 16-bit DOS and Windows 3.1 applications, Windows 95/98 created an 8.3 short name that was maintained alongside the long name. That compatibility was dropped in Windows ...

There are a number of good tips to keep in mind when you name your folders, files, and web pages. These tips will help to keep your URLs short and specific to what they involve. Good file naming will ...

The 8-character file names originating with DOS and also used in Windows. See Win short file names. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.