There are a number of Linux commands that will display file system types along with the file system names, mount points and such. Some will also display sizes and available disk space. Using df -Th ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.