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  2. Indexed file - Wikipedia

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    An indexed file is a computer file with an index that allows easy random access to any record given its file key. The key must be such that it uniquely identifies a record. If more than one index is present the other ones are called alternate indexes. The indexes are created with the file and maintained by the system.

  3. Temporary folder - Wikipedia

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    In computing, a temporary folder or temporary directory is a directory used to hold temporary files.Many operating systems and some software automatically delete the contents of this directory at bootup or at regular intervals, leaving the directory itself intact.

  4. tar (computing) - Wikipedia

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    In computing, tar is a computer software utility for collecting many files into one archive file, often referred to as a tarball, for distribution or backup purposes. The name is derived from "tape archive", as it was originally developed to write data to sequential I/O devices with no file system of their own, such as devices that use magnetic tape.

  5. Manifest file - Wikipedia

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    In computing, a manifest file is a file containing metadata for a group of accompanying files that are part of a set or coherent unit. For example, the files of a computer program may have a manifest describing the name, version number , license and the constituent files of the program.

  6. Shortcut (computing) - Wikipedia

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    In computing, a file shortcut is a handle in a user interface that allows the user to find a file or resource located in a different directory or folder from the place where the shortcut is located. Similarly, an Internet shortcut allows the user to open a page, file or resource located at a remote Internet location or Web site.

  7. Data compression ratio - Wikipedia

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    For example, uncompressed songs in CD format have a data rate of 16 bits/channel x 2 channels x 44.1 kHz ≅ 1.4 Mbit/s, whereas AAC files on an iPod are typically compressed to 128 kbit/s, yielding a compression ratio of 10.9, for a data-rate saving of 0.91, or 91%.

  8. Audio file format - Wikipedia

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    An audio file format is a file format for storing digital audio data on a computer system. The bit layout of the audio data (excluding metadata) is called the audio coding format and can be uncompressed, or compressed to reduce the file size, often using lossy compression.

  9. Import and export mail and other data with AOL Desktop Gold

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    Import and export your personal data to a file for safekeeping. Personal data includes Mail, Favorites, Address Book, and settings. 1. Sign in to Desktop Gold. 2. Click the Settings icon. 3. While in the General settings, click the My Data tab. 4. Click Import or Export. 5. Select your file. 6. If exporting, create a password.