Oracle Linux Podcast on Btrfs

The second episode of the Oracle Linux Podcast features Chris mason, Director of Software Development at Oracle and principal author and coordinator of the Btrfs file system. The topic under discussion is the file system's general features, the latest developments and how the development process of Btrfs is performed in collaboration with other contributors from the Linux kernel community. Btrfs is a new copy on write filesystem for Linux aimed at implementing advanced features while focusing on fault tolerance, repair and easy administration. Initially developed by Oracle, Btrfs is licensed under the GPL and open for contribution from anyone.

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