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Files and Directories in Linux

  • /bin - binaries/exectuables
  • /boot - boot parameters and kernel
  • /dev - devices
  • /etc - configuration files
  • /home - users' home directories
  • /lib - libraries and system modules
  • /media - removable drives are mounted here
  • /mnt - permanently attached devices are mounted here
  • /proc - virtual directory tree containing information about the operating system
  • /root - root user's home directorydirectory
  • /tmp - temporary files
  • /usr - level programs, libraries
  • /var - dynamic data like logs, web site content, print jobs
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