Navigating the Linux file system can seem daunting at first, but it's actually quite organized! Unlike Windows, Linux uses a single-rooted hierarchy, making it easier to manage once you understand the key directories.
This post provides a quick overview of the most important directories defined by the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS):
/: The root directory - the starting point for everything./bin: Essential commands everyone uses (likels,cp)./sbin: System admin commands (require root privileges)./etc: Configuration files for the whole system./home: Where user's personal files live./var: Files that change frequently (logs, etc.)./tmp: Temporary files./usr: User applications and libraries./lib: System libraries./opt: Optional software./mnt&/media: For mounting drives and devices./dev: Files that represent hardware./proc&/sys: Information about the kernel and processes.
Want to dive deeper and understand why these directories exist and how to use them effectively? Read the full article on Dev.to: Understanding the Linux File Hierarchy: A Deep Dive It's packed with examples and explanations to help you master the Linux file system!