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.