Maximum depth for files

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I always took it that for DOS files it was 8.3
8 Characters for the file name and 3 characters for the file extension.

In Windows (Fat32 file system) 256 maximum depth for path. I have just come accross an article that says 255?!

Please help. I am rounding up all my revision for the exam and don't want to get confused?

Thanks for looking.

 

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Have a look at CompTechDoctor to start m8

 

Thanks Jakamoko. Another good'un

 

I wondered where I got 256 from

 

Are you confusing the fact that counting from 0 to 255, gives you 256 characters maybe ?

Was/am discussing this with a mate earlier and will advise on any definitive reason.

 

Hi Jakamoko,

Ah! That is it!
Let me know the outcome of your discussion with your mate.

Boyce