Sub-directory Flashcards
/bin
Contains user executable programs. For example, the ls program is located in /bin.
/sbin
Contains system executable programs used by the root user and the system. For example, the clock program is located in /sbin.
/lib
Contains shared library files used by /bin and /sbin.
/dev
Contains special file system entries for devices attached to the system.
/boot
Contains the Linux kernel and bootloader programs. The Linux kernel program is typically known as "vmlinuz".
/etc
Contains system configuration files. Files contain user account information are located here.
/proc
Contains special files pertaining to the state of the running Linux system. These files are virtual files.
/mnt
Contains temporarily mounted file systems.
/usr
Contains programs that can be run any users of the system.
/var
Contains variable data files pertaining to the on-going system status such as log files of system activities.
/home
Contains sub-directories of user accounts to store personal data files.
/tmp
Contains temporary files.
/root
This is the home directory of the root user.
/opt
Contains software packages for installation. Packages are stored in sub-directories under the /opt.
