Root filesystem layout
On a typical UNIX and Linux filesystem you would see these folders at / of the filesystem:
| Directories | Description |
|---|---|
/bin | Binary or executable programs |
/etc | System configuration files |
/home | User folders |
/opt | Optional and third party software |
/tmp | Temporary files |
/usr | User relates programs and files |
/var | Variable data files (logs, mail and temporary files) |