Many Linux commands, such as cat, cp, ls, more, and tar, are located in /bin.Ĭontains the Linux kernel and other files the LILO and GRUB boot managers need (the kernel and other files can be anywhere, but it is customary to place them in the /boot directory).Ĭontains all device files. All files and directories are contained logically in the root directory, regardless of their physical locations.Ĭontains the executable programs that are part of the Linux operating system. Root directory that forms the base of the file system. Table 7-2 briefly describes the directories in a Linux system: Table 7-2: Linux System Directories Another benefit of knowing the typical use of directories is that you can guess where to look for specific types of files when you face a new situation. If you know the purpose of specific directories, finding your way around Linux directories is easier. The filename, with a name and one or more optional extensions. A / appears after the last directory name. The directory hierarchy, with each directory name separated from the previous one by a forward slash ( /) character. The root directory, indicated by a forward slash ( /) character. As you can see from Figure 7-4, a Linux pathname consists of the following parts:
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