Standard Directories Flashcards
1
Q
/
A
The root
2
Q
/bin
A
BINaries (executables) note: /bin is a symbolic link to /usr/bin
3
Q
/dev
A
links to various DEVices (peripherals)
4
Q
/devices
A
where the DEVICES really live
5
Q
/etc
A
startup and administrative system files
6
Q
/lib
A
LIBraries
7
Q
/opt
A
OPTional software packages
8
Q
/sbin
A
System administration BINaries
9
Q
/tmp
A
place for TeMPorary files
10
Q
/var
A
files that vary as the system runs, e.g., log, spool, mail,…
