Which filesystem is better
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I think I heard about one file system faster then ext4, but it(the faster one) has to be supported by that distro.
Otherwise you have to do a "build from scratch" type of install.
Later edit: Could be BtrFS, not sure though.
Otherwise you have to do a "build from scratch" type of install.
Later edit: Could be BtrFS, not sure though.
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Ext4 has the advantage of being mature, well tested and reliable. It's also the default file-system on most Linux distributions.
Btrfs probably performs slightly better than ext4 in some ways. It has some great features, but it is relatively new and has been known to have a few issues.
Personally, I'd stick with the default ext4 filesystem.
Here's a link from a few years ago that compares a few different file-systems:
www.maketecheasier.com
Btrfs probably performs slightly better than ext4 in some ways. It has some great features, but it is relatively new and has been known to have a few issues.
Personally, I'd stick with the default ext4 filesystem.
Here's a link from a few years ago that compares a few different file-systems:
What Are the Best Linux Filesystems in 2021? - Make Tech Easier
When formatting a hard disk to install your Linux system, you want to use the best Linux filesystem. EXT4 is the most popular, but is it the best?
www.maketecheasier.com
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I've been using btrfs for several years now without any issues, btrfs seems to only cause issues for certain use cases such as raid setup. I have seen a few kernel bugs come across that caused problems for btrfs and ext4(or xfs, can't remember which) filesystems.
Some things I knew about btrfs and are things to discuss about it, and maybe even for the features.
After running smartmontools few days ago, thanks to @Alexzee I think. Saw 3 CRC_Error_Count.
I said to myself...well you didn't test your new ram with MemTest86, I put those three CRC_Errors on ext4's shoulders, moved on.
Reading today your linked article, was something like a revelation, but it raised other questions.
Can btrfs do what ext4 can't?...or those errors will always be due to a "old age" or time aged(well-worn) SSD.
No money for a MLC ssd, so I had to go with TLC.
I have a love/hate relationship with Squashfs.
