Linux Basic Filesystem
Posted in Linux | By AhTim @ May 11th, 2008
Recently my brother asked me about Ubuntu Linux installation step. He was stuck at filesystem selection part. I know as a Windows user, we might not understand well on linux filesystem. So, I have found a nice Linux Basic Filesystem diagram to share with you all.
From the diagram above, it shows clearly all linux filesystem arrangement. Linux filesystem is different from Windows, it do not has C: drive or D: drive. All partitions are under a sub-directory of ROOT.
Although the 16 filesystem hierarchy might confuse you, I will summarize it for easier understanding.:)
Basically, the filesystem folders that commonly use are as below:
/etc – It contains all your system configuration or setting files. Find your DHCP, firewall configuration files here.
/bin or /sbin – Contain all your system executable program files. Similar to .exe file in Window system.
/root or /home – A home directory for all users. For example, desktop folders and files are located here. /root is dedicated for ROOT user only. (ROOT is Administrator in Linux system)
/mnt – A mount point for temporary file systems. For example, when you insert a CD or map to a network drive, it create a “mount point” from /mnt. Find and access to your mounted CD-ROM here.
I think these should be enough for basic linux filesystem explanation. Please leave in comment if I have left out anything. 
[image source: Linux Config]
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May 11th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
i still cannot install the KUBUNTU……..it is mirroring problem…..ai……..help me……=)
May 12th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
@joshuaun: No need mirroring because you are just testing.