Linux, UNIX Directories

Linux directory structure

Mount Point	Explanation
/	Root directory
/bin	Main program
/boot	Used at boot
/dev	directory Where the registered user devices (modem, mouse, keyboard, etc.)
/etc	Configuration files
/home	Home directories of users, registered in the system
/lib	Libraries and kernel modules
/mnt	Mount points of devices (CD ROM, floppy disks, drives on the network, etc.)
/root	Root’s directory
/sbin	Basic system software
/tmp	Temporary files
/usr	Directory impracticable important files
/var	Various data (logs)

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