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

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?

There are several Linux file systems, but should you go with an alternative, and if so, which one? Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing Writer June 5, 2025 at 3:00 a.m. PT photoman/Getty Images ...

If you're new to Linux, knowing how the file system is laid out will alleviate some confusion. Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing Writer Sept. 16, 2024 at 3:00 a.m. PT Screenshot by Jack Wallen ...

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 ...

DiskInternals Linux Reader lets you read files from Ex2/3/4, UFS2, HFS and ReiserFS/4 Linux file systems which are not natively supported on Windows 11/10.

You will need to build a complete file system, including the kernel, application programs, and all of the directories needed to populate a Linux file system. There are several tools which will help do ...

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.

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 ...