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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A filesystem is a way that an operating system organizes files on a disk. These filesystems come in many different flavors depending on your specific needs. For Windows, you have the NTFS, FAT, FAT16, ...

This select set of Linux commands can help you master the command line and speed up your use of the operating system. When coming up to speed as a Linux user, it helps to have a cheat sheet that can ...

On May 14, 2001, H. Peter Anvin announced to the linux-kernel mailing list: “Linus Torvalds has requested a moratorium on new device number assignments. His hope is that a new and better method for ...