Linux systems use a variety of file systems with very different strengths and benefits.

BOSTON - At the Linux Foundation's new Vault show, it's all about file systems and storage. You might think that there's nothing new to say about either topic, but you'd be wrong. To deal with ...

Unlike some other filesystems (like FAT, which uses a file allocation table), Linux filesystems use inodes to store metadata and pointers to data blocks, allowing efficient and flexible file ...

Linux is the most flexible and customizable operating system on the planet. That customizability starts deep within the heart of the Linux kernel and the file system. A computer file system is a ...

Figuring out the Linux file system took some time, but once it clicked, everything got way easier. Now, moving around, managing files, and setting permissions feels second nature.

File systems and UUIDs have a special relationship on Linux systems. What are these very long identifiers and how can you view the connections between them and disk partitions?

Navigating the Linux filesystem hierarchy can be a daunting task for newcomers and even seasoned administrators. Unlike some other operating systems, Linux follows a unique directory structure that is ...

ReiserFS is now “obsolete” in the Linux kernel and should be gone by 2025 [Updated] A little-used file system named for a convicted murderer is slated for removal.