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That portion of a file in the Macintosh file system that stores the variable data associated with the file.

The file system designed for Linux that is installed, by default, in Linux operating systems, ext enables the use of the full range of built-in-Linux commands, file , manipulation, and security.

A file management system that defines the way data is stored on a disk drive.

An early Apple Macintosh file system storage method that uses a hierarchical directory structure.

A software process that marks tracks and sectors on a disk.

A process that prepares a disk partiton (or removable media) for a specific file system.

Blocking a group of tracks and sectors to be used by a particular file system, such as FAT or NTFS.

In the Macintosh file system, that portion of a file that contains fixed information, such as a programs's icons, menu, resources, and splash screens.