What Is Snapshot in Linux Mint?
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What is a snapshot in Linux?

A snapshot is a read-only copy of the entire file system and all the files contained in the file system. The contents of each snapshot reflect the state of the file system at the time the snapshot was created. … Your directories, folders and files will appear as they were at the time that the snapshot was created.

What is snapshot type?

Snapshots are like a point-in-time copy or table of contents that shows which blocks and/or files existed and where. In the case of rolling back, the volume or unit of storage in question would be changed to a state that reflected the snapshot, by removal and movement of blocks, etc.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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