UNIX System Directories Flashcards
Some common system directories in UNIX Page 74-75
1
Q
/boot
A
Static files of the boot loader; required to boot the system
2
Q
/bin
A
Essential command binaries (e.g., cp, mkdir, ls, less).
3
Q
/sbin
A
Essential system binaries. Commands intended for use by privileged users (e.g., init, fdisk, ifconfig, lsmod).
4
Q
/usr
A
Second major hierarchy. User system resources such as user binaries and associated documentation, libraries, and header files.
5
Q
/lib
A
Shared libraries
6
Q
/dev
A
Device files (block and character).
7
Q
/etc
A
System administration and configuration files.
8
Q
/home
A
User home directories
9
Q
/opt
A
Optional third-party software
10
Q
/proc
A
Processes used by system
11
Q
/root
A
Root user’s home directory.
12
Q
/tmp
A
Temporary files used by the system.
13
Q
/var
A
Variable size data such as log files
