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