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 11.2 File Names
 ===============
 
 In order to open a connection to a file, or to perform other operations
 such as deleting a file, you need some way to refer to the file.  Nearly
 all files have names that are strings--even files which are actually
 devices such as tape drives or terminals.  These strings are called
 "file names".  You specify the file name to say which file you want to
 open or operate on.
 
    This section describes the conventions for file names and how the
 operating system works with them.  
 

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* Directories                 Directories contain entries for files.
* File Name Resolution        A file name specifies how to look up a file.
* File Name Errors            Error conditions relating to file names.
* File Name Portability       File name portability and syntax issues.
 

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