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 ...

Personal Computing: Uncover the preferences in personal computing circles and why certain file systems are favored. Conclusion Having navigated the intricate landscape of Linux file system types, you ...

Btrfs—short for "B-Tree File System" and frequently pronounced "butter" or "butter eff ess"—is the most advanced filesystem present in the mainline Linux kernel. In some ways, btrfs simply ...

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.

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

There are a few new file systems coming out for Linux these days, bringing some badly needed features for both servers and desktops. I'll briefly describe some of the key ReiserFS features and discuss ...

An ex-Googler is writing a file system, Bcachefs, to match the speed of traditional Linux file systems with the advanced scalability and reliability of newer file systems.

With a handful of commands and a trick or two, you can move around the Linux file system with ease and never get lost.