Navigating the Linux filesystem hierarchy can be a daunting task for newcomers and even seasoned administrators. Unlike some other operating systems, Linux follows a unique directory structure that is ...

One of the last things the Linux kernel does during system boot is mount the root filesystem. The Linux kernel dictates no filesystem structure, but user space applications expect to find files with ...

GoboLinux provides a unique file system hierarchy, offering flexibility with multiple versions of the same package. The installation process involves partitioning, which may cause issues, but usage is ...

What are these weird directories, and why are they there? If you are new to the Linux command line, you may find yourself wondering why there are so many unusual directories, what they are there for, ...

Linux is the most flexible and customizable operating system on the planet. That customizability starts deep within the heart of the Linux kernel and the file system. A computer file system is a ...

I love Linux, but I don't understand the directory structure of the file system. It seems to me that this is one area where Windows has Linux beat. They lay things out more logically. <BR><BR>Things ...