When we have installed the Linux operating system in our system that time, Linux create many directories. But many of people or beginners are not aware of the use of all directories.
So in this article, I create a simple information about uses of all directories and location of all types of data.
Directory
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Details
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/bin
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Essential software typically needed to get the system running
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/boot
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Files related to the boot menu/loader
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/dev
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Virtual files representing hardware devices
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/etc
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System configuration files
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/home
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User's personal folders
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/lib
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Support or library files required by software or applications
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/media
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Contains subfolders where storage devices can be mounted
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/proc
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Virtual folder containing files representing stats and settings
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/root
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Personal folder for the root user
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/sbin
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Essential software for system maintenance, used only for the root user
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/tmp
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Temporary files/folders
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/usr
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Essentially, subdirectories containing most software used on the system, including system libraries and documentation
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/var
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Data that is vital to the running of the system and that is constantly being updated
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