The best file systems, according to hackers
3 file systems recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
All file systems
- OpenZFSRecommended for reliable storage pools and safe migration between systems; main caveat is the external kernel module, which needs checking after kernel updates.22recommend
- mergerfsPools separate disks into one mount point, often with SnapRAID; people praise its flexibility and low maintenance. Caveat: it fights you if you want explicit disk placement.6recommend
- Berkeley Fast File System (FFS)Long-standing OpenBSD filesystem that many find reliable in daily use. Main caveat: it lacks journaling, which critics call outdated, and some report corruption.5recommend