Linux Directories Flashcards by Jennifer K

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/ Root

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ancestor to all directories

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/home

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used to store users’ home directories

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/bin

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common system binaries (commands)

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/usr/sbin

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common utilities for user administration

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/etc

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general system admin files (eg. password)

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/var

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dynamic files (log files)

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/tmp, /var/tmp

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temporary files for programs

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/dev

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device files (terminals, printers, etc.)

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