Linux Filesystem Flashcards
What are the virtual filesystems in Linux?
/dev
/proc
/sys
What is the /dev VFS used for?
Where you find files that represent system devices
What is the /proc VFS used for?
Where you find files that contain information about system processes and resources
What is the /sys VFS used for?
Where you find files that provide an interface to the Linux kernel
What is the /bin directory used for?
System rescue
What is the /usr/bin directory used for?
Where most programs reside
What is the /sbin directory used for?
System config tools
What is /usr/sbin directory used for?
System config tools
What is the /boot directory used for?
Kernel files are stored here
What is the /etc directory used for?
Configuration files for applications
What is the /var/log directory used for?
Log files
What is the /usr/local/bin used for?
Locally compiled programs
What is the /usr/local/etc used for?
Locally compiled programs
