Inodes

An inode (index node) is a data structure in Linux filesystems that stores metadata about files and directories except their names and actual data. Contains file size, owner, permissions, timestamps, and more. Each file has a unique inode number for identification. Understanding inodes helps with advanced operations like linking and file recovery. Use ls -i filename to view inode numbers.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

• @article@Introduction to Inodes
• @article@Index Nodes — The Linux Kernel documentation