Directory
Directory
Directories are files that store other files.
Path special characters
The following are pathing characters used for navigating directories:
| Special character | Description |
|---|---|
| / | Root path |
| . | Symlink to current directory |
| .. | Symlink to the parent directory |
| ~ | User directory |
| ~iweller | The user directory for iweller |
Top level directories
The following are common root level directories
| Directories | Description |
|---|---|
| /bin | binary programs |
| /etc | system configuration files |
| /home | home directory for users on the machine |
| /opt | third party software |
| /tmp | temporary space, cleared on reboot |
| /usr | user related programs |
| /var | log files |