System Files Metadata – .DS_Store (Arke Institute, 2023)
Overview
This entry represents a binary system file named `.DSStore` that resides in the systemfiles directory of the Arke Institute’s digital preservation collection. The file is stored as an `application/octet-stream` with a size of 6,148 bytes and is linked to the URL `https://cdn.arke.institute/asset/MHWF5274REMIZ3FA8WG` and the IPFS CID `bafkreicyuoznc3pu3cxeb7uy4mv2zhra332siuexdehhfkwf4skoighesa`. It was created in 2023 and is catalogued under the metadata record titled “System Files Metadata”.
Background
`.DS_Store` files are automatically generated by macOS to record folder view options and icon positions. In the context of the Arke Institute’s test collection, the file is part of a broader effort to preserve the original file system structure and metadata of digital assets. The metadata record, authored by the Arke Institute, lists the file under the subjects “metadata”, “system files”, and “digital preservation”, indicating its role as a system artifact rather than primary content.
Contents
The file itself is a binary blob containing macOS-specific configuration data for a folder view. It does not contain human‑readable text or archival content; instead, it stores icon placement, view mode, and other folder‑specific settings. The accompanying metadata record (JSON) provides descriptive information, including creator, institution, language, and source (“PINAX”), ensuring that the file’s provenance and purpose are documented.
Scope
The collection covers system files associated with the Arke Institute’s digital preservation efforts in 2023. The `.DS_Store` file is included to maintain the integrity of the original file system hierarchy and to provide a complete record of the environment in which the primary digital assets were stored. It is not a primary archival object but a necessary component for contextualizing the collection’s digital infrastructure.
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Raw Cheimarros Data
@file_pinax:document {title: "System Files Metadata", type: "Text", creator: @arke_institute, institution: "test", created: @date_2023, language: "en", subjects: ["metadata","system files","digital preservation"], description: "Metadata file for system files in the Arke Institute collection.", source: "PINAX"}
@arke_institute:organization {full_name: "Arke Institute"}
@file_ds_store:document {type: "Image/Asset", description: "Image/Asset with OCR (no OCR text available)"}