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A lock file is used to synchronization. A program or process can check for the lock file, and if it is present and the current process does not own the lock file then some operations may be prohibited to the calling process.
It is a way of making sure that other processes do not interfere with operations. For example, if you start the line printer spooling software it can create a lock file. This will stop other attempts to duplicate the line printer spooler because it is already running.
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What is the oldest Linux file system?
The first file system Linux supported was the MINIX file system.
What is file manager in Linux?
There is no set file manager in linux. Examples of Linux file managers include but: Nautilus (GNOME) Thunar (XFCE) Dolphin (KDE)
What is another word for lock down?
Hardening. Locked-down version of Linux = Hardened Linux Lock-down version of Tomcat: Tomcat hardening
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ext3 is the default file system for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
How do you edit an inode in Linux since everything in Linux is a file?
You don't edit inodes manually. They are managed by the file system driver.
Where can one learn about Linux file server?
One could find information online regarding Linux file servers at the HowToForge website. The site covers everything one would need to know about Linux file servers.
How do you access a Linux partition from Windows XP?
There are programs you can download that will read Linux file systems. Common file systems are ext2 and ext3.
Where is the source to the Linux kernel stored on the file system?
Traditionally in /usr/src/linux.
What is the startup file in Linux?
There is no "the startup file" in Linux; depending on the type of system, there may not be any files at all. The Linux boot process has a number of steps, many of which are optional or have alternative implementations.
What are the pros and cons of the Linux file system?
The pros and cons of the Linux file system include the quote saying "On a UNIX system, everything is a file, if something is not a file, it is a process". You can consider this either a pro or a con.
Is the NTFS file system supported by Linux?
The NTFS file system is supported in Linux by both a kernel module and several userspace programs. It is not supported as a root file system and is not recommended for permanent file storage.
