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.

Note: "Directory" and "Folder" mean the same thing for the purposes of this guide, but there are some differences when it comes to how both terms are applied by Linux users.

Basic Structure of the Linux File System At its core, the Linux directory structure is straightforward once you understand the layout. Everything starts at the root directory, symbolized by /, and ...

Managing directories on Linux is easy, but the process gets more complex when you need to create, empty or remove large, complex directory structures. This post will take you from the most basic ...

When a user boots the Linux operating system, the default working directory (e.g. /home/tom) is the user directory. The /home/tom directory is also known as the Home directory, a misnomer. Certain ...

Let's examine the three most popular Linux file systems (and the pros and cons of each) to determine whether an alternative is best for your needs. ext4 The ext4 file system is the default for ...