TechPhoronixabout 2 hours ago
Linux 7.4 Adds NTFS Alternate Data Stream Support
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Linux kernel version 7.4 introduces support for NTFS Alternate Data Streams, allowing user-space access to hidden data via new ioctl interfaces. This update enables reading, writing, and removal of streams using Windows syntax like [file]:[stream-name] on mounted file systems, addressing long-standing compatibility gaps for backup software and metadata management.
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