Ext4 vs Btrfs Filesystems – Which one should you choose?

Choosing the suitable filesystem can sometimes be confusing, especially on specific operating systems. Today, we’re comparing Ext4 vs Btrfs filesystems in Linux. There are a lot of different file systems in Linux, like Ext4, Btrfs, ZFS, and XFS, and even though each has its unique set of capabilities, the debate mostly comes down to Btrfs vs Ext4 because they’re more commonly …

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The PATH Environment Variable

In all Linux/Unix-like environments, we have the PATH environment variable which tells the shell where to look for executable binaries/scripts when commands are issued. This single characteristic makes it probably one of the most important Environment Variables in a Linux/Unix system. In this module, we are going to look at various aspects of this variable. …

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