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Linux creates many directories upon installation, but many of Linux users are not aware of the use of all those directories.
In this article, you will find a basic information about uses of all directories and location of all types of data.
Directory | Details |
/bin | Essential software typically needed to get the system running |
/boot | Files related to the boot menu/loader |
/dev | Virtual files representing hardware devices |
/etc | System configuration files |
/home | User’s personal folders |
/lib | Support or library files required by software or applications |
/media | Contains subfolders where storage devices can be mounted |
/proc | Virtual folder containing files representing stats and settings |
/root | Personal folder for the root user |
/sbin | Essential software for system maintenance, used only for the root user |
/tmp | Temporary files/folders |
/usr | Essentially, subdirectories containing most software used on the system, including system libraries and documentation |
/var | Data that is vital to the running of the system and that is constantly being updated |