2.9.1 Flashcards
A data structure,identified with a number that stores meta information about a file or directory.
inode
A directory entry with the same inode as another directory entry that essentially gives one file multiple names.
Hard Link
A file that contains a reference or pointer to another file.
symbolic link
A subset of the Linux Standards Base (LSB) that defines a consistent file system for Linux systems by defining a standard set of directories, subdirectories, and files.
FHS
The ordinary file system of an operating system that is organized into directories and file.
Real file systems
A pseudo file system that is dynamically created as it is accessed.
Virtual file systems
The defining of a file location relative to the current directory.
Relative path
The defining of a file location from the root of the file system.
Absolute path
The / character represents the root directory of the Linux system.
/
The_____ directory contains binary commands that are available to all users.
/bin
The __________directory contains the kernel and bootloader files.
/boot
The _____ directory contains device files that represent the devices used by the system, such as a hard drive, mouse, and printer.
/dev
The ____ directory contains configuration files specific to the system.
/etc
The _______ directory contains (by default) the user home directories.
/home
The ____ directory contains shared program libraries and kernel modules.
/lib
