Question

What is the maximum length for a filename allowed in Linux?

Answer 1

Any filename can have a most extreme of 255 characters. This farthest point does exclude the pathname, so accordingly the whole pathname and filename could very much surpass 255 characters.

The interviewer generally asks this linux interview question and confuse the candidate by further asking if the mentioned length includes pathname. So, get prepared with the complete answer and explain it before the interviewer asks you more.

Answer 2

Any filename can have a maximum of 255 characters. This limit does not include the path name, so therefore the entire pathname and filename could well exceed 255 characters.