FILESYSTEM HIERARCHY STANDARD

1. -FHS is the directory structure and content in UNIX-like operating systems. -It is based on the older standard FSSTND (Filesystem Standard).

2. -All files and directories appear under the root directory (/).The most important directories:-

2.1. 1. /boot=contains files related to the initial booting of the computer.

2.2. 2. /bin=contains certain critical executable files

2.3. 3. /dev= contains device files like hard disks or CD-ROMs.

2.4. 4. /etc=contains configuration files.

2.5. 5. /home=contains home directory.

2.6. 6. /lib=contains program libraries

2.7. 7. /media= mount point for removable media.

2.8. 8. /usr=contains the majority of user utilities and applications.

2.9. 9. /var=contains variable files

2.10. 10. /tmp=contains temporary files

3. -FHS make developing linux is more easier.Developer no need to write different versions of applications for each distribution.

4. Example of Filesystem Hierarchy standard:-