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Common Linux directories and what they hold
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Here is a list of some of the common Linux/UNIX directories, described is what is contained in them.
/bin
Essential commands and programs for all users
/boot
Most of the files needed to boot the system
/dev
Device files such as disk drives, CD-ROM and printers
/etc
Administrative, configuration, and other system files
/etc/skell
Configuration files for individual users
/etc/X11
Machine–local configuration for the X Window System
/home
User home directories
/lib
Shared libraries and kernel modules
/mnt
Mount point for temporary mounting of filesystems
/opt
Add-on application packages
/proc
Kernel and process information virtual file system
/root
Home directory for root
/sbin
Essential system binaries
/tmp
Temporary files
/usr
Second major hierarchy
/usr/bin
Most user commands that are less essential than those in /bin
/var
Changeable data Files with contents that vary as the system runs
--SQLDenis 18:31, 2 November 2011 (GMT)
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