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Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms
A glossary of computer and Internet terms with definitions that are easy to understand.
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HFS

HFS (Hierarchical File System) is a term used to describe the file organisation on a Macintosh computers hard drive. Every time a hard drive is formatted for use with a Macintosh the files will be put into a HFS and this, in turn will create a directory of files. Windows cannot access these files as they are only Mac compatible.