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What is the maximum number of folders allowed in a folder in Linux?

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Using Redhat, if that makes a difference. Is there a default limit? Can it be changed? If not, are there any workarounds to increase the number of folders allowed in a directory?

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It depends on what filesystem your distribution uses. If you use a newer desktop distribution (i.e. Ubuntu 9.10, a recent version of Fedora), you probably use ext4. If you use something older, it is most likely ext3. ext2: 31998 ext3: 31998 ext4: un…

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