The role of each directory under the root directory in Linux

/bin binary executable command. Commands for ordinary users are stored in this directory

/dev system device files, or device drivers

The base point of the/home user Master Directory

/lost-found This directory is usually empty, when the system is not properly shutdown and left behind the "homeless" files will be stored here

/misc the definition of some special characters.

/net stores some files related to the network

/proc Store user-to-kernel interaction information

/sbin System Management commands, which are stored in the program used by the system administrator

/srv The database directory that can be accessed when the system starts the service

/tmp temp file, automatically empty after reboot

/var overflow area for some large files, such as log files for various services

/boot core file for Linux startup

/etc system all the configuration files are in this directory

/lib Storage of library files related to system operation

/media storage for removable devices such as floppy disks, discs

/MNT mount Directory, which is the system installation point for temporary installation of files by the system administrator

/OPT (option: choose freely) the location of the installation directory chosen to install the software mainly to the source code

/root Directory for super users

/selinux is mainly used to strengthen the operating system and improve the security of the system

/sys Managing device files

/usr largest directory with applications and files stored

The role of each directory under the root directory in Linux