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What is a drive letter?


The drive letters are important and are used in Linux, MAC-OS as well as under MS Windows OS!




The hard disk can be divided into partitions , these are usually given names and a drive path, also  known as a drive letter . A ;, B: C: .... to Z :. The naming convention for hard drives on IBM and compatible computers. Drives are identified by single letters followed by a colon; the first drive is called A:. 


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What is the difference between "drive letter" and "drive name"?

The drive name is the identifier! 
The drive letter is responsible for the path!

A little tip: ... You can also assign drive names to local folders !

(Image-1) Drive letter name identifier!
Drive -Letter -Name -Identifier!

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