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A '''file system''' is a method to create a structure for storing [[file]]s/[[folder]]s on a [[hard disk]]. Common file systems include [[FAT32]], [[NTFS]] and [[ext3]]. | |||
== Structure == | |||
The structure of a basic file system is like this: | |||
* '''The header''': The header allows information about the file system to be stored. | |||
* '''File entries''': File entries tell information about a certain file, including creation date, size and any permissions it may have. | |||
More complex file systems may include journals and ACLs. | |||
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A file system is a method to create a structure for storing files/folders on a hard disk. Common file systems include FAT32, NTFS and ext3.
Structure
The structure of a basic file system is like this:
- The header: The header allows information about the file system to be stored.
- File entries: File entries tell information about a certain file, including creation date, size and any permissions it may have.
More complex file systems may include journals and ACLs.