Understanding File Systems
Just like a storing stuff in a closet, storing data in a Linux system requires some method of organization for it to be efficient. Linux utilizes file systems to manage data stored on storage devices. A file system utilizes a method of maintaining a map to locate each file placed in the storage device. This section describes the Linux file system and shows how you can locate files and directories contained within it.
The Linux file system can be one of the most confusing aspects of working with Linux. Locating files on drives, CDs, and USB memory sticks can be a challenge at first.
If you’re familiar with how Windows manages files and directories, you know that Windows assigns drive letters to each storage device ...
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