Ubuntu Disk Usage Analyzer - Check Disk Space
Analyzing Disk Usage in Ubuntu Linux
Ubuntu Linux provides a user-friendly Disk Usage Analyzer GUI application. This tool allows users to identify which files and directories are consuming the most storage space on their hard drives.
It’s a remarkably useful utility and one that would be beneficial to include as a standard component of all operating systems.
Accessing the Tool
The application can be located within the Accessories menu of your Ubuntu system.
Upon launching the tool, you are presented with the option to analyze either the entire filesystem or a specific directory.
Selecting the filesystem initiates a scan of all files and folders. This process may take some time, but the resulting graphical interface is well worth the wait.
Utilizing the Interface
A right-click on any element within the tree structure reveals a context menu with several options.
Choosing "Open" will launch the selected folder using Gnome's file manager. The "List all files in folder" option displays a detailed list directly within the Disk Usage Analyzer.
While the graphical folder map appears promising, it currently does not display the names of the files or folders within the map. It is anticipated that this functionality will be implemented in future updates.
Furthermore, the tool allows for the deletion of files directly from within the interface, adding to its convenience.
Compatibility
This functionality was tested on Ubuntu Edgy Eft. It’s important to note that the tool may not be available in earlier versions of the operating system.