Can anyone name file or folder "con"??

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by digitalduke, Jan 27, 2008.

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    Just try to make a file or folder in desktop or anywhere and save it as "con"??
    Can you ??....

    Can any1 explain?? Why?


    DD
     
    digitalduke, Jan 27, 2008 IP
  2. Webray

    Webray Active Member

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    DOS uses your keyboard and screen as the standard input and output devices. Together, these two devices make up the console, known to DOS as the CON device...
     
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    scottlpool2003 Well-Known Member

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    Well I didn't know that!

    Lol

    Thans Webray
     
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    bogart Notable Member

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    I didn't that either. I've never had a need to name or file 'con' but I see how it could cause a problem in an automated process.
     
    bogart, Jan 27, 2008 IP