Linux Folders

 Linux Folders

Folder

Use

/boot	Contains important files to boot the computer including the bootloader configuration and the kernel.
/dev	Each device on your system (such as sound cards, Webcams, etc.) has an entry in this folder. Each application accesses the device by using the relevant items inside /dev.
/etc	Systemwide configuration files for the software installed on your system are stored here.
/home	Each user account on the system has a home directory, and they are stored here.
/lib	Important system software libraries are stored here. You should never need to delve into this world of the unknown.
/media	Media devices such as CD drives and USB sticks are referenced here when they are plugged in. More on this later.
/mnt	Other devices can be mounted later. Again, more on this later.
/opt	Optional software can be installed here. This folder is usually used when you want to build your own software. If you don't build your own software, you ignore this folder.
/proc /sys	Information about the current running status of the system is stored here.
/root	This is the home directory for the main superuser.
/sbin	Software that should only be run by the superuser is stored here.
/usr	General software is installed here.
/var	This folder contains log files about the software on your computer.