The Unix / Linux filesystem hierarchy can seem quite daunting to those new to the OS. It was the same for us when we got started. But this mysterious filesystem isn’t that mysterious after all; we ...

Since 1979 (or thereabouts), Linux and UNIX-like operating systems have followed a particular, if arcane, way of organizing files. Now the Fedora Project is proposing a plan that will drastically ...

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 ...

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 ...

GoboLinux provides a unique file system hierarchy, offering flexibility with multiple versions of the same package. The installation process involves partitioning, which may cause issues, but usage is ...

If you’ve ever been curious enough to look through your system’s root directory (“/”), you may have found yourself a little overwhelmed. Most of the three-letter directory names don’t tell you much ...