User guide

Appendix A - New User Background Information
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Linux File Structure
The Linux file system is organized hierarchically, with the base (or root) directory repre-
sented by the symbol “/”. All folders and files are nested within each other below this base
directory. The directories located just below the base directory are:
/home Contains the work directories of system users.
/bin Contains applications and utilities used during system initialization.
/dev Contains files for devices and ports.
/etc Contains configuration files specific to the operating system.
/lib Contains shared libraries.
/proc Contains process information.
/mnt Contains information about mounted disks.
/opt Location where packages not supplied with the operating system are stored.
/tmp Location where temporary files are stored.
/usr Contains most of the operating system files.
/var Contains operating system data files.