One of the last things the Linux kernel does during system boot is mount the root filesystem. The Linux kernel dictates no filesystem structure, but user space applications expect to find files with ...

The way the Linux file system is laid out makes perfect sense. I've been using Linux for so many years that I can't imagine another file system making more sense. When I consider how the Windows 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 ...

In the realm of modern data management, few technologies hold as much promise and versatility as the ZFS file system. Originally developed by Sun Microsystems for their Solaris operating system, ZFS ...

With a handful of commands and a trick or two, you can move around the Linux file system with ease and never get lost. One of the first things Linux users need to learn is how to move around the Linux ...

In the realm of Linux systems, the tail command plays a vital role in monitoring and analyzing files. Its simplicity and versatility make it a powerful tool for various tasks. In this article, we will ...

I do a good bit of cross platform development using Linux and Microsoft Windows. I can access Windows partitions from Linux using drivers that handle the FAT and NTFS file systems. Linux has its own ...

Whether your Linux box has hundreds of users or just one account for you and one for your dog it is important to understand how Linux user accounts work. There are GUI tools for this within GNOME and ...

In honor of National Clean up Your Computer month, here some top picks for Linux system cleaners. You’ve heard all about the Windows cleaning tools — on every level. What you haven’t heard of nearly ...