Future Prospects of Next Generation File Systems

This chapter delves into the future advancements of next generation file systems, discussing the potential standardization of features like block level snapshots and replication. The speakers reflect on the emergence of new file systems like Bcash FS while expressing doubts about the mainstream adoption of ButterFS and ZFS due to licensing issues. The conversation also explores the role of composable distros in solving similar problems, predicting their increased adoption in server, cloud, and thin-client environments.