Apple Finally Discards ZFS File System Fueling Rumors In The Industry

From the early age of computers OS makers have invented and adopted file systems for their products. While Microsoft graduated from the now obsolete FAT to FAT 32 and then the robust NTFS, Apple has been more experimental in its approach. It made several modifications to its HFS file system in the last decade. For some time the industry was abuzz with rumors that Apple will adopt ZFS file system invented by Sun Microsystems. When Leopard came out two years back many expected Apple to implement ZFS, but that did not happen. Same was the case with Snow Leopard, its recently released OS.

However, in a latest move that created a stir in the industry, Apple has jinxed any future plan to use ZFS in its operating system. It seems that Apple was not content with the existing license policy of Sun used for ZFS. Some industry experts also feel that Sun’s acquisition by Oracle could be at the source of the problem. Sun touted ZFS as a futuristic and robust file system. Its data integrity features and solid device management earned the praise of the geeks and technology experts.

Spokespersons from Sun refused to reveal the details behind the change in Apple’s policy. Some of the industry insiders feel that Apple is likely to develop its own file system in the near future. The company is on the lookout for file system engineers and it aims to invent a file system that will be suitable for both servers and stand alone PCs.

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