How to choose the right Linux file system for your needs - and why ext4 is so popular

photoman/Getty Images 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 method of organizing, managing, and storing data on a local drive and provides a structure for files to be stored, retrieved, and manipulated. The Linux file system is composed of three layers: The logical file system is the interface between user applications and the file system. The virtual file system provides a standard interface for compatibility. The physical file system is responsible for the management of physical memory blocks. Not familiar with Linux? The reason why the concept of the file system might seem foreign is that neither MacOS nor Windows offers options with regard to choosing which file system you want to use. Also: The 5 most customizable Linux desktop environments - when you want it your way Linux, on the other hand, has several options for ... Read full article.