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Linux, renowned for its robustness and flexibility, is an operating system that supports a wide range of file systems, including FAT32 and NTFS. This capability is crucial for users who dual-boot Linux with Windows or who need to access data stored on drives formatted under these systems. In this blog post, we'll explore how Linux manages to support these file systems and what you need to know to effectively work with FAT32 and NTFS drives in a Linux environment. Before delving into the specifics of support in Linux, let’s quickly overview the two file systems: FAT32 (File Allocation Table 32): Introduced by Microsoft in 1996, FAT32 is an older file system used primarily for USB flash drives and other external devices.