In Linux, understanding the directory hierarchy is crucial for efficient navigation and file management. A Linux system's directory structure, also known as the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS), is a defined tree structure that helps to prevent files from being scattered all over the system and instead organise them in a logical and easy-to-navigate manner.
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: Root directory, the top level of the file system./home
: User home directories./bin
: Essential binary executables./sbin
: System administration binaries./etc
: Configuration files./var
: Variable data (logs, spool files)./usr
: User programs and data./lib
: Shared libraries./tmp
: Temporary files.Visit the following resources to learn more: