Is there a pictorial representation of Linux filesystem, to understand the Linux filesystem. Currently running Ubuntu 16.04 and I want to efficiently re-install, using 2 HDD, 1x250GB and 1x500GB. The 250GB being the faster drive.
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Please see What should I do when someone answers my question ?– C0deDaedalusMay 27, 2018 at 15:59
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Currently FileSystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) is in version 2.3. To get an in-depth knowledge about it, Visit this page on Linux Foundation.
Also as answered by dr01, you can have a crisp knowledge about it at Wikipedia : FileSystem Hierarchy Standard.
Would like to add this beautiful image from this Source. I reference this image every now and then. But please note that none of the directories should be capitalized.
Feel free to add-in more details.
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1This is the most attractive infographic except for the highly misleading use of SHOUTING CAPITAL LETTERS.– RichMar 28, 2018 at 21:51
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2@Rich Not only SHOUTING and misleading, it's actually incorrect, as
/USRisn't the same as/usr. And/usris correct... Mar 29, 2018 at 13:32 -
I just noticed it's also missing
/lost+found,/net,/procand/sys. There's an update at that URL that includes/proc,/media, and/srv, but it's still ALLCAPS, and it's still missing/lost+found,/net, and/sys.– RichApr 5, 2018 at 18:20 -
@AndrewHenle - I gave the author a prod on his blog there :-) I'd really like to print this out.– RichApr 5, 2018 at 18:29
The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS), maintained by the Linux Foundation, defines the filesystem hierarchy and directory structure and contents in all Linux distributions.
It is described here: Filesystem Hierarchy Standard | Wikipedia
This might be of some help.It gives a basic overview of the how directories and files exist in linux File System
You can also read the man page of hier which display each directory and its job.
$ man hier
NAME
hier - description of the filesystem hierarchy
DESCRIPTION
A typical Linux system has, among others, the following directories:
/ This is the root directory. This is where the whole tree
starts.
/bin This directory contains executable programs which are needed in
single user mode and to bring the system up or repair it.
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