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Btrfs-progs [](https://travis-ci.org/kdave/btrfs-progs)
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2015-10-27 15:30:22 +00:00
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Userspace utilities to manage btrfs filesystems.
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License: GPLv2.
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Btrfs is a copy on write (COW) filesystem for Linux aimed at implementing
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advanced features while focusing on fault tolerance, repair and easy
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administration.
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This repository hosts following utilities:
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* **btrfs** — the main administration tool ([manual page](https://btrfs.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/Manpage/btrfs))
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* **mkfs.btrfs** — utility to create the filesystem ([manual page](https://btrfs.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/Manpage/mkfs.btrfs))
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See INSTALL for build instructions.
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Release cycle
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The major version releases are time-based and follow the cycle of the linux
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kernel releases. The cycle usually takes 2 months. A minor version releases may
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happen in the meantime if there are queued bug fixes or minor useful
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improvements.
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Development
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The patch submissions, development or general discussions take place at
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*linux-btrfs@vger.kernel.org* mailinglist, subsciption not required.
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References
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* [Wiki with more information](https://btrfs.wiki.kernel.org)
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* [Btrfs-progs changelogs](https://btrfs.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/Changelog#By_version_.28btrfs-progs.29)
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* [wiki/FAQ](https://btrfs.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/FAQ)
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* [wiki/Getting started](https://btrfs.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/Getting_started)
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* [wiki/TODO](https://btrfs.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/Project_ideas#Userspace_tools_projects)
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* [wiki/Developer's FAQ](https://btrfs.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/Developer's_FAQ)
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