Few topics spark as much debate among Windows power users as the merits and pitfalls of alternative filesystems such as Btrfs, ZFS, and Microsoft’s own ReFS. These technologies, once the exclusive realm of Linux and BSD servers or enterprise-scale applications, now tantalize even mainstream...
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Microsoft’s approach to file systems and accessibility features on Windows is evolving at a rapid pace, but not without friction and controversy. As power users scan the horizon for optimal storage technologies and voice input tools, two parallel tracks dominate discussion: the thorny...
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For veteran Windows users and newcomers alike, the temptation to break away from NTFS and embrace file systems like Btrfs, ZFS, or even Microsoft’s own ReFS is almost irresistible — especially given the buzz around these technologies in the Linux world. The reality, however, is far more complex...
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Get those testing caps on Ubuntu fans as the second alpha version of Ubuntu 10.10, the distro also known as Maverick Meerkat has been let loose and is available with updated packages, new features and still no love for closed source software.
The Alpha 2 is based on the 2.6.35-6.7 Linux...
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