UNIX file system

A file system is a logical method for organising and storing large amounts of information in a way which makes it easy manage. The file is the smallest unit in which information is stored. The UNIX file system has several important features.

• Different types of file
• Structure of the file system
• Your home directory
• Your current directory
• Pathnames
• Access permissions

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