If you're new to Linux, knowing how the file system is laid out will alleviate some confusion.

If you're coming from Windows, the Linux file system structure can seem particularly alien.

Navigating the Linux filesystem hierarchy can be a daunting task for newcomers and even seasoned administrators. Unlike some other operating systems, Linux follows a unique directory structure that is ...

I love Linux, but I don't understand the directory structure of the file system. It seems to me that this is one area where Windows has Linux beat. They lay things out more logically. Things in ...

A computer file system is a method of organizing, managing, and storing data on a local drive and provides a structure for files to be stored, retrieved, and manipulated.