A folder or directory in Linux?

If you are used to the term "folder" from Windows, then the term "directory" is often used in Linux. Unlike a folder, which in the real world is used to store multiple files, a directory is an index that helps you quickly find the data you need. How is it correct to call a Linux folder or directory in the context of the OS?

Directory Types in Linux

There are quite a large number of different directories in Linux:

1. root (/): the main directory of the file system in Linux, which contains all other directories. All files and directories start from the root directory.
2. /bin: here are the main utilities and commands that are necessary for the system to work.
3. /sbin: contains system utilities that are used by administrators to manage the system.
4. /usr: here are all applications and files that are available to users of the system.
5. /var: data is stored here that changes frequently, like system logs or file cache.
6. /tmp: temporary files are stored that are created by programs during their execution.
7. /home: the home directories of the system users are stored.system configuration files are stored.
8. /dev: contains devices that are used by the system for data input/output.
9. /opt: It hosts applications that do not come with a basic Linux installation.

What is the catalog for?

A directory in Linux (or a file system) is used to store all files and directories on the computer. It is a hierarchical structure where each directory can contain other directories and/or files.

A directory in Linux has several functions:

1. File Organization: Allows you to organize files in different categories for easy search and access.
2. Access control: Plays a role in managing access to files and directories on the computer.
3. Backup: Usually used when backing up data to save all directories and files on the computer.
4. File Sharing: Used to share files between computers and devices.

Thus, the directory in Linux is an important part of the operating system that provides storage and management of files on the computer.

What is the correct name?

The term "directory" came to Linux from the Unix world, where everything is a file, including directories. Thus, the directories do not store files, but contain data about their location on disk. Therefore, the use of the term "directory" is more preferable in Linux. It is explicitly specified in terminal commands, for example, the ls command outputs the letter "d" for directories.

However, in the Linux GUI, directories are visualized as folders where files are stored. Therefore, you can use any term that is convenient for you, but it is worth remembering that in Linux it is more preferable to use the term "directory".