Linux File System Explained

The Linux File System Hierarchy

Everything in Linux is a file. Understanding the file system structure is fundamental to working effectively with Linux.

Key Directories

• /bin - Essential command binaries
• /etc - System configuration files
• /home - User home directories
• /var - Variable data (logs, caches)
• /tmp - Temporary files

Directory Tree

/
├── bin/
├── etc/
├── home/
│   └── user/
├── usr/
│   ├── bin/
│   └── lib/
└── var/
    └── log/