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

The /etc/fstab file is a very important file on Linux systems. It contains information that allows the system to connect to disk partitions and determine where they should be mounted in the file ...

If you're new to Linux, knowing how the file system is laid out will alleviate some confusion.

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.

The image above, which you can also view at its original resolution, is a complete Linux File System map that's quite helpful for newbies like myself. I'm not sure what specific distribution this ...

Other Directories in Windows and Linux Program and system files in Windows are always saved in the C: drive. In Linux, the program and system files are found in two different directories. The boot ...

If a fear of the command line has prevented you from making use of the more secure sftp, Jack Wallen wants to show you how you can easily connect to that remote server, with a simple file manager.