SW Linux and macOS

Linux offers a variety of file systems like...

ext4 and Btrfs

What are the benefits of using Time Machine in macOS?

It provides automatic backups, restores files or systems, and protects data.

Purpose of the top Command in Linux

to show the active Linux processes.

What is the purpose of the Terminal in macOS and Linux?

It allows direct interaction with the operating system for tasks like file management and automation.

How does Finder in macOS differ from Nautilus in Linux?

Finder is user-friendly; Nautilus is customizable and technical.

Why are file permissions important in Linux?

They secure data and control user actions.

What backup tool does macOS provide?

Time Machine

What is an SSD hard drive?

Hard drive with no moving parts that uses flash and uses less energy.

M.2 Interface

•a form factor for SSDs and other expansion cards.

What is NVMe?

(Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a protocol designed for SSDs using PCIe.

function of the "chmod" command in Linux

allows an administrator to set or modify a file's permissions.

what is the Linux Command for Disk Usage

The df command

macOS File System Optimized for Flash Storage

APFS (Apple File System) is optimized for flash and SSD storage.

macOS Feature for Quick Application Searches

Spotlight

Function of the rm Command in Linux

delete files and directories from the filesystem

File Size Constraints in FAT32

has a 4 GB file size limit, making it less suitable for modern usage.

Default Linux Shell

Bash (Bourne Again Shell),

Command cd .. in Linux

The cd .. command navigates to the parent directory of the current directory, users can move up one level in the filesystem hierarchy.

What system is RAID levels like RAID 0,1 AND 5 confugured in?

BIOS or UEFI for optimized storage performance.

What is the Linux Kernel?

The core of an operating system acts as a bridge between software and hardware.

Which Command Displays the Current Directory in Linux?

The pwd command

Benefits of Using Time Machine in macOS

Incremental Backups
Version History
Ease of Use

Command to List Files in Linux

The ls command

what is the primary difference between MacOS and Linux

MacOS uses APFS and linux uses ext4

SATA vs NVMe

•SATA uses AHCI protocol (older), NVMe optimized for SSDs.

Tool in macOS to Check Disk Errors

Disk Utility

macOS Feature for Showing Active Applications

The Dock

APFS Optimization

is optimized for flash and SSD storage

Command to Copy Files in Linux

The cp command

What Does the man Command Do in Linux?

displays the user manual of any command that we can run on the terminal

Purpose of the Terminal in macOS and Linux

execute commands and scripts that tell the shell what to do.

The ext4 File System

the default file system in many Linux distributions. It is used for its reliability, compatibility, and performance in various computing environments.

Scanners in Linux and macOS

Flatbed Scanners
Sheet-fed Scanners
Handheld Scanners

Logical Disk Management in macOS

Disk Utility in macOS allows partition management, resizing, and formatting of storage devices.