engineering:computer_science:linux:linux_file_system_explained

Linux File System - Explained

Part of Linux

DirectoryDescriptionExample of Content
/root folderEverything to the OS, from hardware to softrware
/binCommon executables available for everyonecp, rm, ls
/bootKernel and Boot configurationgrub.cfg
/devFiles which point to both physical and pseudo devices
/etcSystem and program configuration files
/homenon-root user home directories
/lib64Library files used by the system, include .so files and others
/lost+foundSaved files due to failure
/mediaAuto-mounting place for certain external devices
/mntPlace to mount various file systems
/optVarious Software
/procVirtual filesystem for resources, processes and more
/rootroot user Home Directory
/sbinSimilar to /bin, but for system administratorsfdisk
/tmpTemporary files storage, wiped out after reboot
/usrUser programs, library files, docsobs
/varVariable files for various purposeslogs, tz data


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