Inode, FAT32, NTFS

Inode: In Unix systems, each file has an inode, which is identified by an inode number. Inode contains the user of the file and the owner of the group, the access mode (read, write, and execute permissions), and the file type.

 

Fat and NTFS are used in windows.

FAT32: Is the abbreviation of a file allocation table. It supports up to 4 GB files, and does not support file and folder encryption, File compression, and file and folder permission control.

NTFS: It is short for a new technology file system. It supports a maximum of 16 TB files, file and folder encryption, File compression, and file and folder permission control.

In traditional Unix-style file system, each file is associated with an inode that is identified by an inode number in the file system where it resides. inodes store information of files and folders, such as user and group ownership, access mode (read, write, execute permissions) and type of file.

FatStands for "File Allocation Table ".

N maximum file size is up to 4 GB.

N file & folder encryption, data compression, and grant permissions to files and folder is not possible.

NTFSStands for "New Technology File System"

N maximum file size is up to 16 TB.

N file & folder encryption, data compression, and grant permissions to files and folder is possible.