Like windows Linux has a divided folder structure grouping similar files together. Here is a list of what I have found so far:
- Root Folder:
- /
- Contains all the basic binary commands to use a minimal system:
- /bin
- Contains binary commands for the super user:
- /sbin
- Contains Boot Loader, Kernels, and initrd
- /boot
- Add on Application Software Packages
- /opt
- User files:
- /home
- Temporarily Mounted Filesystems:
- /mnt
- Mount point for removable media:
- /media
- The home folder of the super user:
- /root
- Configuration Files: (Stands for: Editable Text Configuration)
- /etc
- Documents Kernel and Process Status: (Example: cat proc/cupinfo)
- /proc
- Software libraries for /bin and /sbin:
- /lib
- The temporary folder: (Gets emptied on reboot)
- /tmp
- /var/tmp
- Contains various files used by the OS: (Example: Databases, Email, Logs, Websites, ect.)
- /var
- Used to extend system operations: (Stands for: Unix System Resources)
- /usr
- Contains files related to physical devices:
- /dev
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