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See [[Wikipedia:Comparison of file systems]] for a comparison of features.<br /> | |||
For more in depth information see [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Filesystems Archwiki:File Systems]. | |||
=Ext4= | |||
Ext4 is the evolution of the most used Linux filesystems (Ext3, Ext2) and promises improved design, better performance, reliability, and features over its predecessors.<br /> | |||
It is the default filesystem in Manjaro. | |||
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For advanced optimizations see the [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Ext4#Improving_performance Archwiki Ext4 article]. | |||
=exFAT= | =exFAT= | ||
Microsoft created the exFAT (Extended File Alocation Table) to make up for the inadequacies of FAT32 & NTFS, as it can hold large files, large numbers of files & use very large partitions. Supported on Linux, Windows, MacOS and many other devices, it is one of the most compatible filesystems. | Microsoft created the exFAT (Extended File Alocation Table) to make up for the inadequacies of FAT32 & NTFS, as it can hold large files, large numbers of files & use very large partitions. Supported on Linux, Windows, MacOS and many other devices, it is one of the most compatible filesystems. | ||
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{{warning | exFAT FS does not use journaling. Data on such a filesystem is vulnerable to irreparable corruption due to ''improper ejection or power outage''.}} | {{warning | exFAT FS does not use journaling. Data on such a filesystem is vulnerable to irreparable corruption due to ''improper ejection or power outage''.}} | ||
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To use exFAT, you need to install the '''exfat-utils''' package. You can do this using your favorite package manager or with this command: | To use exFAT, you need to install the '''exfat-utils''' package. You can do this using your favorite package manager or with this command: | ||