To understand about about using absolute and relative URLs, it
is important to first understand about relative and absolute path names.
- Absolute pathname
- Something which identifies a file or a directory irrespective
of the current state of the user or the user's program. The
user's "current directory" is part of the user's state.
Examples
- /usr/local/lib/
- D:\GAMES\DOOM
- Relative pathname
- Something which identifies a file or a directory in a way
that depends on the state of the user or program, usually
depending on the program's (or user's) "current directory".
Examples
- paper.doc
- thesis/chapter4.tex
- ..\DATA\RUN1.DAT
- ..\..\GAMES\DOOM
- NETSCAPE.INI
Note: The above definitions are not technically correct,
and there are things that are not covered.
