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ext4
Fourth extended filesystem, a journaling file system for Linux, widely adopted as the default filesystem.
FAT32
File Allocation Table 32 bit, an older file system with broad compatibility, but with limitations on file sizes and partition size.
HFS+
Hierarchical File System Plus, also known as Mac OS Extended, used in Apple computers until it was succeeded by APFS.
ReFS
Resilient File System, a Microsoft file system designed for data integrity and scalability, used in servers and high-end storage solutions.
VFAT
Virtual FAT, an extension of the FAT file system supporting long file names and used in some versions of Windows.
Btrfs
B-tree filesystem, a modern Linux filesystem with advanced features like snapshotting, subvolumes, and built-in RAID.
ZFS
Combines file system and logical volume manager functionality, emphasizes data integrity and supports high storage capacities.
OCFS2
Oracle Cluster File System version 2, designed for use in clusters, with features such as distributed locking and high performance.
exFAT
Extended File Allocation Table, designed for flash drives, it's suitable for larger files and does not have the FAT32 limitations.
Ext2
Second Extended Filesystem, an earlier version of the ext file system without journaling, used in Linux and compatible OSes.
NILFS
New Implementation of a Log-structured File System, released for Linux which provides continuous snapshotting.
APFS
Apple File System developed for macOS, iOS, and other Apple operating systems, designed for SSDs and flash storage.
UDF
Universal Disk Format, a file system used in optical media, recognized by multiple operating systems, suitable for DVDs and newer optical disc formats.
XFS
High-performance 64-bit journaling file system created by SGI, used in Linux, known for scalability and supporting large filesystems.
F2FS
Flash-Friendly File System, designed for NAND-based storage devices with a log-structured approach.
Ext3
Third Extended Filesystem, an improvement over Ext2 with journaling capability, making it safer for data during system crashes.
NTFS
New Technology File System used by Windows operating systems with support for metadata and advanced data structures.
ISO 9660
A file system for optical disc media, recognized by various operating systems, ensuring a wide compatibility for data exchange.
JFS
Journaling File System developed by IBM, known for its robustness and performance with a focus on high volume and throughput.
HPFS
High Performance File System, used in OS/2 and early versions of Windows NT, known for its better performance over FAT and its limit of 64GB volumes.
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