5 articles
Choosing the right floor for your data. Master the formatting of Linux partitions. Learn the differences between the reliable ext4, the high-performance XFS, and the next-gen Btrfs. Understand the 'Label' and 'UUID' identity system.
Master the invisible threads of the Linux filesystem. Understand how to use 'ln' to create shortcuts and mirrors. Discover the deep architectural difference between Symbolic (Soft) links and Hard links using the concept of Inodes.
In Linux, everything is a file. But what kind? Explore the different types of Unix entries, from regular files and directories to symlinks, sockets, and character devices. Learn to read the 'leading character' in an ls -l output.
Master the fundamental actions of file management. Learn to copy, move, and delete files with safety and precision. Understand recursive operations, forced deletions, and how to stay safe from the 'rm -rf /' disaster.
Stop getting lost in the directory tree. Learn the logic behind the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS). Understand why configuration is in /etc, logs are in /var, and binaries live in /usr/bin.