File names were limited to just 14 characters - UNIX file system called as "Version 6 filesystem". Directory entries, for instance, consisted of:
- 2 bytes for the inode number
- 14 bytes for the filename
After that, the next file systems went up to 255 characters.
jmclnx · 7h ago
Interesting read and I found out things I did not know.
My first UNIX was Wang IN/ix, which was 14 characters. That was in the very late 80s. Not long afterwards for home use I got Coherent OS, that also had a max of 14.
Later was Slackware, seemed the sky was the limit.
But to be honest, I wish there was still a smaller file name limit, I usually keep my file names size small. But I know I am in a tiny minority when it comes to the size of the file name :)
After that, the next file systems went up to 255 characters.
My first UNIX was Wang IN/ix, which was 14 characters. That was in the very late 80s. Not long afterwards for home use I got Coherent OS, that also had a max of 14.
Later was Slackware, seemed the sky was the limit.
But to be honest, I wish there was still a smaller file name limit, I usually keep my file names size small. But I know I am in a tiny minority when it comes to the size of the file name :)