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Definition: backslash
The symbol (\) used as a separator between folder and file names in Windows. For example, c:\"program files"\CLC\CDEweb.exe is the "path" to the executable file in the CLC folder within the Program Files folder on the C: drive. See path.
Why?
Windows followed DOS, which was designed to compete with CP/M, the major personal computer operating system before the IBM PC reset everything. CP/M used the forward slash, but to appear new and different, the backslash was chosen for DOS.
Double Backslashes (\\)
Two backslashes are used as a prefix to a server name (hostname) on the local network. For example, \\server2\c\expenses is the path to the EXPENSES folder on the C: drive on server 2. See UNC, \ and forward slash.
Three Symbols Separate Names
Why?
Windows followed DOS, which was designed to compete with CP/M, the major personal computer operating system before the IBM PC reset everything. CP/M used the forward slash, but to appear new and different, the backslash was chosen for DOS.
Double Backslashes (\\)
Two backslashes are used as a prefix to a server name (hostname) on the local network. For example, \\server2\c\expenses is the path to the EXPENSES folder on the C: drive on server 2. See UNC, \ and forward slash.
Platform Path to Ovens Folder
Windows: \products\kitchen\ovens
macOS,
Unix/Linux: /products/kitchen/ovens
Path to Ovens Page
Internet: greatproducts.com/kitchen/ovens
The Unix-based Mac uses the forward slash, while Windows uses the backslash. Starting with Windows Vista, the Explorer path uses right arrows; however, backslashes must still be used at the command line (see cmd abc's).