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= 8.3 filename
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The 8.3 filename convention is a file naming convention used primarily in older versions of DOS (Disk Operating System) and Windows. It allows filenames to consist of a maximum of 8 characters followed by a period (.) and a file extension of up to 3 characters. This convention was originally created to accommodate the limitations of FAT file systems and to ensure compatibility with older hardware and software. In the 8.