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In what file system would you find inodes?

FAT32 is used in Inodes


What type of information is kept by Unix-like systems about each file on your computer?

The filesystem will keep metadata like filename, file permissions, file type (as far as whether it's a regular file, a directory, a named pipe, device file, and so on), file creation and modified date. In addition, if the filesystem being used utilizes inodes, it will also have information on the inode that file is on.


How do you check filesystem types in Linux?

Assuming you have the filesystem mounted, the "mount" command can tell you every mounted filesystem and its type.


What is icore inode in unix?

In Unix-like operating systems, an inode (index node) is a data structure used to represent a file or a directory on a filesystem. Each inode contains metadata about a file, such as its size, ownership, permissions, and timestamps, but does not store the filename or its actual data. The term "icore" is less common, but it may refer to the core aspects of an inode's functionality or its role in managing file data within the filesystem. Essentially, inodes are crucial for the organization and access of files on Unix systems.


When should you specify an ex2 filesystem instead of ext3 when installing Linux?

Only when sharing the filesystem with another Linux system that uses an older filesystem such as ext2.


When was Filesystem Hierarchy Standard created?

Filesystem Hierarchy Standard was created on 1994-02-14.


What must you do to successfully run the fsck command on a filesystem?

You need root privileges, and it's often best not to use fsck on a live (mounted.) filesystem. Also you'll need to know the device file and, in some cases, the filesystem of the partition you're working on. The command is thusly: # fsck /dev/sdXY In most cases the fsck command will figure out what the filesystem is and run the appropriate filesystem checker.


Do a swap partition contain a filesystem?

No


How long can a file name in Linux be?

This is fiercely dependent on your filesystem, but since the de facto standard filesystem for now is ext4, the typical maximum is 255 characters. It's not going to be practical to go over every filesystem Linux supports, so I'll just say read the manual.


How do you edit an inode in Linux since everything in Linux is a file?

You don't edit inodes manually. They are managed by the file system driver.


How does the operating system help you organize files?

Each OS has some sort of filesystem. They also have some software to access this filesystem. This allows for a logical hierarchy for storing files.


What is the Linux Filesystem hierarchy used for?

The Linux Filesystem Hierarchy is used to help determine the file structure in the Linux Operating System. It defines the Directory structure and directory contents.