Linux continues to grow bigger and better. Here's what's new and notable in the 6.16 release, plus what you need to know about 6.17.

File systems and UUIDs have a special relationship on Linux systems. What are these very long identifiers and how can you view the connections between them and disk partitions?

If you need to share or transfer files between Linux machines, you have plenty of options. Here are some you might not have considered.

If you want to dive deeper into the world of free and open source software Linux has to offer this weekend, check out some ...

Linux file permissions and ownership are not just a dry technical concept—they’re the foundation of system security and multi-user cooperation. Whether you're setting up a simple script or managing a ...

Viewing the content of files and examining access permissions and such are very different options. This post examines a number of ways to look at files on Linux.

Linux has its own file systems, including Ext, XFS, and BTRFS. Unfortunately, Windows did not have support for these Linux file systems—until now.

In its latest gesture to the open-source community, Microsoft Corp. today pledged to make its widely used exFAT file system available on Linux. The software, which is also known as the Extended ...

Understanding how to delete a file in Linux is an important part of a keeping your computer's file system well-organized. Without regular maintenance, hard drives can quickly become disorganized ...