Linux Filesystem Hierarchy
by Binh Nguyen
2004
Number of pages: 113
Description:
This document outlines the set of requirements and guidelines for file and directory placement under the Linux operating system according to those of the FSSTND v2.3 final and also its actual implementation on an arbitrary system. It is meant to be accessible to all members of the Linux community, and is intended to discuss the impact of the FSSTND and how it has managed to increase the efficiency of support interoperability of applications, system administration tools, development tools, and scripts.
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