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JCAC Mod 5 UNIX System Directories

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This flashcard set explains the /boot directory in UNIX, which contains static files essential for the boot loader. These files are required for starting and loading the operating system.

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Static files of the boot loader; required to boot the system

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Term
Definition

/boot

Static files of the boot loader; required to boot the system

/bin

Essential command binaries (e.g., cp, mkdir, ls, less).

/sbin

Essential system binaries. Commands intended for use by privileged users (e.g., init, fdisk, ifconfig, lsmod).

/usr

Second major hierarchy. User system resources such as user binaries and associated documentation, libraries, and header files.

/lib

Shared libraries

/dev

Device files (block and character).

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JCAC Mod 5 UNIX System Directories
TermDefinition

/boot

Static files of the boot loader; required to boot the system

/bin

Essential command binaries (e.g., cp, mkdir, ls, less).

/sbin

Essential system binaries. Commands intended for use by privileged users (e.g., init, fdisk, ifconfig, lsmod).

/usr

Second major hierarchy. User system resources such as user binaries and associated documentation, libraries, and header files.

/lib

Shared libraries

/dev

Device files (block and character).

/etc

System administration and configuration files.

/home

User home directories

/opt

Optional third-party software

/proc

Processes used by system

/root

Root user’s home directory.

/tmp

Temporary files used by the system.

/var

Variable size data such as log files