Linux File System/Structure Explained!

Ever get confused where to find things in Linux and where programs get installed? I'll explain what all the folders are for, and what's in them! (CLICK \/ SHOW MORE! \/ )

00:00 Start
02:35 /bin
02:50 /sbin
03:22 /boot
03:31 /cdrom
03:38 /dev
04:14 /etc
05:12 /lib, /lib32, /lib64
05:28 /mnt, /media
06:31 /opt
06:59 /proc
08:08 /root
08:31 /run
08:53 /snap
09:08 /srv
09:28 /sys
09:51 /tmp
10:34 /usr
11:48 /var
12:15 /home

NOTES : For MacOS and BSD, I know MacOS's history involved a lot more such as NeXTSTEP/Mach OS/BSD/Darwin etc, but I only mentioned BSD because more people have heard of it and I didn't want to get into the whole evolution of Mac to keep the video shorter.

I hope you enjoy this video on Linux Directories and File Structure Explained!

Thanks for watching!

#Linux #Linuxfilestructure #Linuxfilesystem

[AceTrainerBanjo]

In true Linux fashion, a community member on the internet has been more insightful with their explanation than my college professor. Thank you!

[lilrex]

I love how this is only 15 minutes long, no sponsor spot, and there is not a single wasted word.

[QualityDoggo]

User: "where is the system located?" Linux: Yes

[anythingtornadicnet]

5 years old and still one of the most important entry level linux videos I have come across.

[dimitriouchemistry]

I always thought that the linux file system was confusing. Now I know that it is confusing!

[shimmeringreflection]

For anybody who has moved from Windows to Linux, this video is essential viewing. Extremely comprehensive, logical, great voice and easy to follow

[hyojinkyoma]

Been using Linux for years and I’ve never seen anyone explain directories so thoroughly. Always something more to learn. Thank you.

[zeromusreal]

I like how he is still actively reading comments to this day

[rikka_]

etc - Registry, Local Machine
boot - The boot partition
bin and sbin - Windows and system32
lib - system32
opt and some bin - Program Files
dev and proc has no corresponding windows directories
home and root - Users
media, mnt and cdrom - drive letters assigned by windows, but ntfs allows you to mount a partition to a folder like in linux

[abloogywoogywoo]

The Linux 2 golden commandments:-
1. Here are lots of folders.
2. Don't go messing with any of them.

[internetsnacks]

I am 60, and about 4 years ago I threw Windows under the bus for Linux, and I am now a happy computer user.
Although I mastered the most important basics of the system, your video came to give further insights into that!
Thank you very much!

[hhdhpublic]

After some 15 years of using linux I guess its as good time as any to actually learn the linux file system structure :D

[MrMMohsen]

/bin 02:35
/sbin 02:50
/boot 03:22
/cdrom 03:31
/dev 03:38
/etc 04:14
/lib, /lib32, /lib64 05:12
/mnt, /media 05:28
/opt 06:31
/proc 06:59
/root 08:08
/run 08:31
/snap 08:53
/srv 09:08
/sys 09:28
/tmp 09:51
/usr 10:34
/var 11:48
/home 12:15

[davidclifford]

I'm teaching my 14 year old grandson the Linux OS and Python programming on the Raspberry pi.
He is a willing student and this is the best introduction to the Linux file system I've found.
Your work will help launch him on what I'm sure will be a rewarding career.
Thank you

[slowheat]

You are teaching me much more than my instructor has in 5 months in 16 mins without myself getting confused. Seriously though thanks for this!

[MrMikey]

Thanks so much man. This has helped me immensely! I’ve been an IT professional supporting Windows environments for over 20 years and am only just getting serious about Linux at home now.
The tutorial is terrific at giving an overview without being daunting. Well done and now I don’t feel overwhelmed at the idea of installing a non GUI distro. Cent OS here I come!

[rocktcatU]

I seem to have stumbled upon a golden nugget with this video.

[thankarezos]

"next is boot, this is a folder you dont want to play around with"
me: plays with the grub folder like there is no tommorow

[emv]

This a goldmine of a video! Especially for a student, this takes the boring lectures to a fun and interactive level that makes it easier to learn. The graphics and explaining are great, and a bonus point for humor 😁 especially in the beginning. 10/10

[anthonynunyabizness]

I really appreciated this video my man. It's a daunting task for an absolute novice with computers to learn linux. I needed to start somewhere and this was a great start by learning wtf my directories are for. Your explanations were clear and concise, no clutter, no confusion. Thank you.