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Directory Structure in linux

/ ===> it is the top level directory in linux. every directory comes under it.

/bin ===> it store all local command of linux. it comes directly under root( mean
it take
space from / partition)

/boot ==> it store all booting files of linux. it comes indirectly under root( it
has its
own drive from which it take space)

/dev ===> every device comes under it.it come directly under root

/sbin ===> it store all administrative commands of linux.it comes directly under
root.

/root ===> it is home directory for root user.it comes directly under root.

/home ===> it is the home directory for every local user.it comes indirectly under
root

/etc ===> it store all configuration file of linux.it comes directly under root.

/lib ==> all installation modules(image files ) are present in it.it comes
directly under
root.

/usr ==> all basic software (package) of red hat located in it.it comes indirectly
under
root.

/opt ===> it is used for third party software.it comes indirectly under root.

/net ===> it is used to access share resources.it comes directly under


root.

/selinux ==> total activity of selinux is done in it.

/tmp ===> it is used for internet purpose.all user have full control but they can
not edit
or delete file of other user.it comes indirectly under root.

/var ===> all log files are saved in var.

/lost+found ==> it is act as recycle bin.it comes directly under root.

/media ===> it is used to mount all removable devices.

/mnt ===> it is used to mount non-removable devices.

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