Terminologies:
| In Windows | In Linux |
|---|---|
| Folder | Directories |
| Administrator | Root user |
| File | File |
| Software | Package |
**/** -> Root directory, the top level of the filesystem.(Top level Root Directory)
/bin -> It contains commands used by all users including Root user
[Essential command binaries like ls, cp, and mv]
/boot -> It contains Bootable files for Linux e.g. initrd
[Boot loader files, including the Linux kernel]
/dev -> Essential Device Files this includes terminal devices, USB or any device
attached to the system [Device files, representing hardware components]
/etc -> It contains all Configuration files for the system and applications.
/home -> User home directories for personal files and settings.
/opt -> Optional application software packages and third-party applications.
/opt -> Optional application software packages and third-party applications.
/root -> Home directory for the root user.
/sbin -> It contains commands used by only root user
[Essential system binaries, typically for root user]
/usr -> By default softwares are installed in this directory
[User-related programs and libraries (like /usr/bin, /usr/lib)]
/lib -> Essential shared libraries and kernel modules.
/media -> Mount point for removable media like CDs and USB drives.
/mnt -> Temporary mount point for filesystems.
/opt -> Optional software packages and third-party applications.
/proc -> Virtual filesystem for system and process information.
/srv -> Data for services provided by the system (e.g., web server data).
/tmp -> Temporary files, cleared on reboot.
/var -> Variable files, like logs, spool files, and caches.