A filesystem is a fundamental component of any operating system. It is the system that manages how data is stored and retrieved on a storage device. In the world of Linux, filesystems play a crucial ...

When I started using Linux, the file system was nothing like the folder structures I’d been used to on Windows. I’ll admit that it took me a while to feel comfortable. However, with time, I realized ...

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. The df command ...

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 ...

One of the best investments in time that a person with a keen interest in operating systems can make is to explore them from multiple angles. Operating system installation and configuration can go a ...

If you’re new to Linux, there’s a very handy file you’ll want to learn about right away. Jack Wallen introduces you to the hosts file and how to add entries to it. On a regular basis, I reference the ...

Linux isn’t harder than Windows—it’s just unfamiliar and works with very different computing concepts.

At some point, you’re going to want to run commands from non-standard directories. When that happens, you’ll want to add those directories to your $PATH. Jack ...