Between ext3, ext4, reiserfs and others, Ubuntu has no shortage of file systems to choose from when installing a new system. And those options are set to become yet more numerous in Ubuntu 10.10, which will introduce support for btrfs.  Wondering what this new file system is all about and why it might matter to you?  Read on for an introduction.

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One of the major new features to expect in future versions of Ubuntu is Gnome Activity Journal, which brings a very refreshing approach to the way users interact with files and data.  Here’s a look at how it works.

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Twice a year, when it comes time to upgrade to the newest Ubuntu release, I’m reminded of how nice it is to have my /home directories on separate partitions from the system directories–except when they’re not, because I chose the default Ubuntu partitioning scheme instead of configuring it manually.  Indeed, life would be much simpler if the Ubuntu installer gave /home a dedicated partition automatically.  Here’s why.

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