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Linux Filesystem Hierarchy

14. 08. 2025 1 min read intermediate

Understanding FHS is key to working efficiently with Linux.

Directories

  • /bin, /sbin — essential commands
  • /boot — kernel, GRUB
  • /dev — devices
  • /etc — configuration
  • /home — home directories
  • /opt — third-party software
  • /proc, /sys — virtual FS
  • /tmp — temporary files
  • /usr — programs
  • /var — logs, cache

Important Files

/etc/hostname, /etc/hosts, /etc/fstab /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, /etc/sudoers /var/log/syslog, /var/log/auth.log

/proc

cat /proc/cpuinfo cat /proc/meminfo cat /proc/loadavg

FHS = Efficiency

man hier for complete documentation.

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