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Ext2, Ext3 is an example of Linux
A
Process scheduling
B
Linux Process scheduling
C
Memory address
D
File system
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ext2 is a basic and portable file system. This file system is suitable for flash-based storage devices such as SD card and USBs as it does not do the overhead of journaling that minimizes the number of writers and improve performance. Ext3 refers to the third extended file system .

Detailed explanation-2: -The ext2 or second extended file system is a file system for the Linux kernel. It was initially designed by French software developer Rémy Card as a replacement for the extended file system (ext).

Detailed explanation-3: -Ext2 stands for second extended file system. Ext3 stands for third extended file system. Ext4 stands for fourth extended file system. It was introduced in 1993. Developed by Rémy Card.

Detailed explanation-4: -In a significant data corruption, Ext2 and Ext3 file systems are more possible and easy to recover data due to their data redundancy compared with Ext4. However, Ext3 lacks advanced file system features like extent blocking mapping, dynamic allocation inode, and defragmentation. Pros: Individual file size: 16GB to 2TB.

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