DIME Direct Information Message Exchange. A messaging system that allows the sending of an email address with a request for information, services or products. The request is then dealt with automatically by the messaging system which returns the required information. Sometimes known as global directory services, this is network software that manages a database of user and network information. All network users, resources and services are detailed whether the network is a LAN, or part of a global enterprise network.
Application software can use the directory to find network services and resources.
The directory information does not need to be replicated across the network, thereby permitting centralised administration of the network. Traditionally, disks have a magnetic surface that is erasable, re-writable, and writable. Magnetic type disks are referred to as hard disks, hard drives, fixed drives, winchesters, or as floppy disks. Hard disks are usually fixed inside the computer, although, removable hard disks can be used for extra storage, or as a backup device. Floppy diskettes are removable, and have greatly reduced storage compared to hard disks.