OpenZFS 2.4 Extends Linux Kernel Support to 6.18 and Supports FreeBSD 14–16
OpenZFS 2.4 extends Linux kernel compatibility up to 6.18 while supporting FreeBSD 14, 15, and 16, bringing major performance, quota, and storage improvements.
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Bcachefs 1.33 Delivers Its Biggest Upgrade Yet With Full Reconcile Support
Bcachefs 1.33 Linux filesystem introduces a new reconcile engine that unifies data and metadata handling while simplifying replication and recovery tasks.
AlmaLinux 10.1 Adds Native Btrfs Filesystem Support
The upcoming AlmaLinux 10.1 will introduce native Btrfs support, bringing snapshotting, compression, and advanced data protection features.
NTFSPlus Proposed as New NTFS Driver for Linux
A new NTFSPlus driver has been proposed to replace NTFS3, aiming for faster, cleaner, and more stable NTFS support in Linux.
Linux Kernel 6.18 to Ship Without Bcachefs
Linus Torvalds removes Bcachefs from the upcoming Linux kernel 6.18; the filesystem will now continue as a DKMS module.
XTX Markets Open-Sources TernFS, Its Exabyte-Scale Distributed Filesystem
XTX Markets open-sources TernFS, an exabyte-scale cloud-native distributed filesystem built to handle trillions of files and millions of clients.
Bcachefs Transitioning to DKMS Packaging: What Users Need to Know
Bcachefs Linux filesystem moves from in-kernel delivery to DKMS modules. Here’s how it impacts Debian, Arch, Fedora, and openSUSE users.
OpenZFS 2.3 Enhances Performance, Introduces JSON Support
OpenZFS 2.3 file system rolls out with RAIDZ Expansion, Fast Dedup, Direct IO, JSON outputs, long names, and critical bug fixes.
ReiserFS Reaches Its Final Chapter
Linux kernel 6.13 says goodbye to ReiserFS. The filesystem is now history, with support removed.
Usr-Merge: Solus’s New Approach to Linux Filesystems
Solus OS reboots its Usr-Merge strategy, aiming for a more seamless integration of Linux file systems. Here's more on that!