Directory Structure; Organization Of Files In The Standard Directory Structure - VeriFone MX800 series Programmer's Manual

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OOT ILE YSTEM

Directory Structure

Directory
Structure
Organization of
Files in the Standard
Directory Structure
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M X 800 S P
ERIES ROGRAMMERS
Linux / Unix has a long history with respect to the root file system directory
structure. This document will not attempt to explain this history. If you are
interested, see: http://www.pathname.com/fhs/.
boot dev etc
bin
usr1
stores essential binaries (programs) needed when booting the
/bin
system or working in single user mode to maintain the system.
stores kernel images and boot configuration files.
/boot
stores device special files used to access hardware devices.
/dev
stores system configuration files.
/etc
stores the home directories for the individual users.
/home
not used.
/initrd
stores library modules used by the commands.
/lib
a mount point for other storage devices.
/mnt
a pseudo file system for conveying data about processes.
/proc
home directories for root.
/root
stores commands required to administer the system.
/sbin
system resource configuration.
/sys
used for programs, libraries, documentation, etc used by normal
/usr
users.
stored system data that varies or changes frequently such as
/var
system logs, etc.
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home lib mnt proc root
initrd
usr2
sbin usr var
sys
bin sbin