Why do ext2 inodes only have 12 direct blocks?

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                          I'm currently writing a hobby file-system for fun. I was wondering if anyone knows why or where I could get information on the design philosophy of ext2.

Specifically, I was wondering why each inode has only 12 direct blocks? Why not 13, or 100?

Asked by Joe Thomas (81 rep)

Apr 17, 2019, 10:43 PM
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Why do ext2 inodes only have 12 direct blocks?

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