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18
File Systems in Linux
File Systems in Linux
Linux supports a number of different file systems. This chapter presents a
brief overview of the most popular Linux file systems, elaborating on their
design concept, advantages, and fields of application. Some additional in-
formation about LFS (large file support) in Linux is also provided.
18.1 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
18.2 Major File Systems in Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
18.3 Some Other Supported File Systems . . . . . . . . . 388
18.4 Large File Support in Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
18.5 For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390