Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNET. The way the Linux file system is laid out makes perfect sense. I've been using Linux for so many years that I can't imagine another file system making more sense.

If you're coming from Windows, the Linux file system structure can seem particularly alien. The C:\ drive and drive letters are gone, replaced by a / and cryptic-sounding directories, most of ...

Not happy with your Linux distro's default file manager? Stop struggling and try something different. Considering that these are all free, what do you have to lose?

Understanding the different Linux file system types can profoundly aid both developers and administrators in optimizing system performance and ensuring data security. This article delves deep into the ...

GrabFS is a new MacFUSE-based file system that creates a screenshot file system to show all your running applications. ... a Mac implementation of FUSE which will mainly be familiar to Linux users.

The “working directory” (or “current directory,” “current working directory”) is a concept that’s specific to the Linux ...

I love Linux, but I don't understand the directory structure of the file system. It seems to me that this is one area where Windows has Linux beat. They lay things out more logically. Things in ...