The document discusses the Linux booting process. It begins with the BIOS loading the master boot record (MBR) from the hard disk. The MBR then loads the boot loader like GRUB or LILO. The boot loader loads the Linux kernel into memory and passes control to it. The kernel initializes hardware and loads drivers. It then launches the init process which starts essential system processes and moves the system to the default runlevel based on the /etc/inittab file.
The Linux booting process begins when the user turns on the computer. The BIOS loads and runs a power-on self-test before finding the bootable devices and loading the boot sector from the master boot record (MBR). The MBR then loads the boot loader, such as GRUB or LILO, which loads the Linux kernel into memory and passes control to it. The kernel initializes essential system components and starts the init process, which launches other processes according to the runlevel configuration to complete the system startup.
The document discusses the Linux booting procedure. It begins with the CPU jumping to the BIOS address when the computer is turned on. The BIOS then runs tests and loads the master boot record (MBR) from the hard disk. The MBR contains the primary boot loader that loads the Linux kernel into memory. Control is then passed to the kernel which initializes processes, mounts filesystems, and launches the init process to start essential system services and reach the default runlevel.
The document discusses the Linux booting procedure. It describes how when a computer is turned on, the BIOS loads the MBR which contains the bootloader. The bootloader then loads the Linux kernel and initrd. The kernel mounts the root filesystem and executes init to start essential processes and reach the default runlevel. Popular init systems include SystemV, Upstart, and Systemd which boot Linux in different ways. The document also provides an overview of the Linux filesystem structure and organization of important directories.
This document provides an overview of Linux basics including the kernel, shell, filesystem hierarchy, run levels, and booting procedure. It also describes common Linux commands for text processing, archives/compression, and system states. The key components of the Linux system covered are the BIOS, MBR, GRUB bootloader, kernel, init process, and runlevel programs. File system types like Ext2, Ext3, and Ext4 are also summarized.
This document provides an overview of Linux basics including the kernel, shell, filesystem hierarchy, run levels, and booting procedure. It describes key components like the kernel, shell, init process, and run level programs. It also explains basic commands for file management, text editing, archiving/compression, and system states. Formatting options and common filesystem types are outlined as well. The document is an introductory guide to core Linux concepts, components, and commands.
This document provides an overview of the key components and boot process of embedded Linux systems. It discusses that embedded Linux systems are typically built using cross-compilation on a host PC. The bootloader then initializes the target hardware and loads the operating system, including the Linux kernel, device tree, and root file system. The kernel mounts the root file system and executes the init process, which determines the runlevel and starts essential processes and services based on that runlevel.
1. The booting process begins with the BIOS performing checks and finding a bootable device from which to load an operating system. It loads the master boot record which contains the boot loader like GRUB.
2. The boot loader loads the Linux kernel from the hard disk into memory and passes control to it. The kernel then launches the init process to perform startup tasks and launch other processes.
3. Init controls the runlevels which determine the system configuration and processes that are running. It is responsible for system startup and shutdown processes.
This document provides an overview of Linux basics including:
- A brief history of Linux and how it originated from UNIX.
- An overview of Linux components including the kernel, userspace programs, shells, and how they interact.
- Instructions for installing Linux distributions like Red Hat, Debian, and SuSE.
- How to use basic Linux commands and work with files, directories, and processes.
- Where to find Linux documentation using commands like man and info.
It serves as an introductory guide to getting started with the Linux operating system.
The Linux boot process involves 6 key stages:
1. The BIOS performs initial checks and loads the master boot record (MBR)
2. The MBR loads and executes the GRUB boot loader
3. GRUB displays options to select the kernel and loads the selected kernel and initrd image
4. The kernel mounts the root filesystem, executes init, and loads drivers from initrd
5. Init determines the runlevel and loads appropriate services
6. Services are started or killed based on the runlevel using scripts in runlevel directories.
The Linux boot process involves 6 key stages:
1. The BIOS performs initial checks and loads the boot loader like GRUB.
2. The boot loader GRUB is loaded by the MBR, displays a menu to select the OS, and loads the kernel and initrd image.
3. The kernel mounts the root file system and executes the init program.
4. Init determines the run level from the /etc/inittab file and loads the appropriate services.
5. Runlevel programs are executed based on the run level, such as starting services.
6. The Linux system is fully booted and the login prompt is displayed.
The Linux booting process involves multiple stages:
1) The BIOS loads the first stage boot loader from the MBR which finds and loads the second stage boot loader.
2) The second stage boot loader loads the Linux kernel and initial RAM disk. It then passes control to the kernel.
3) The kernel initializes hardware, mounts the root filesystem, and loads the init process to perform further system initialization.
The document discusses the 6 stages of the Linux boot process:
1. BIOS performs checks and loads the boot loader from the hard drive.
2. The boot loader (MBR) loads and executes the next stage boot loader (GRUB).
3. GRUB loads and executes the Linux kernel and initrd image.
4. The kernel mounts the root file system and executes the init program.
5. Init determines the run level and loads programs to start services for that run level.
6. File system corruption can occur if the system crashes before file system buffers in memory are synchronized to disk.
The document provides information about the boot process on Linux systems from BIOS to kernel loading. It discusses:
- The boot sequence from BIOS performing self-test to loading the master boot record from the boot drive, then the boot loader (LILO or GRUB), and finally the kernel.
- How LILO and GRUB allow selecting operating systems and passing options to the kernel like the root filesystem.
- Common boot loader characteristics and how GRUB uses device names differently than Linux.
- How to recover from a failed boot by booting from removable media and reinstalling LILO or GRUB in the master boot record.
- Common kernel parameters and where to
The Linux boot process begins with the BIOS which initializes hardware and loads the boot loader like LILO or GRUB. The boot loader then loads the Linux kernel and initial RAM disk into memory. The kernel takes over the boot process, mounting partitions and file systems. It starts init which launches other processes according to runlevels and targets. Systemd now handles starting processes. The system can be shut down, rebooted or powered off. Logging uses syslog to record events to /var/log. Partitions on disks are managed using tools like fdisk, gdisk and parted.
The Linux booting sequence involves 5 key steps: 1) BIOS initialization and POST, 2) searching the MBR for a bootloader, 3) the bootloader (e.g. GRUB) loading the kernel, 4) the kernel initializing hardware and loading initramfs, and 5) systemd taking over the boot process, switching to the real root file system and starting user processes.
The document discusses the Linux boot process in 3 stages:
1) The BIOS performs initial checks and loads the MBR which identifies the active partition
2) The bootloader, such as GRUB or LILO, loads the Linux kernel from the identified partition into memory
3) The kernel initiates hardware checks, gains access to devices, and runs the init process to start essential system processes and the root filesystem.
The document discusses the Linux boot process and management tools Grub and Dracut. It provides an overview of the BIOS and UEFI boot methods, the kernel loading process, and the role of the initramfs and systemd. It describes Grub fundamentals like the multi-stage boot process and configuration via grub.cfg. Diagnostic tools like the Grub shell, initramfs shell, and systemd targets are covered. The document concludes with demonstrations of BIOS vs UEFI boot and recovering from a boot failure.
The document describes the standard Linux filesystem hierarchy, including the purpose and some examples of the contents of the top-level directories like /bin, /boot, /dev, /etc, /home, /lib, /media, /mnt, /opt, /proc, /root, /sbin, /usr, and /var. Many directories contain essential system files and programs needed for booting, administration, and operation of the system, while others provide variable storage and mounting points for removable devices. The filesystem layout separates core operating system, user, and variable files for security and manageability.
This document provides an overview of Unix fundamentals, including computer hardware components, storage terminology, processing power terminology, what an operating system is, the difference between single-user and multi-user systems, multitasking and timesharing in Unix, components of Unix like the kernel and shell, the history and versions of Unix including Linux, how to log in and out of Unix, the Unix interface, Xwindows, common windows managers, the Unix bootup sequence, an overview of the Unix file system structure including inodes and data blocks, how permissions are checked, the process of reading and writing files, how the open system call works to retrieve an inode, and the structure and contents of directories.
The document provides an introduction to Linux and device drivers. It discusses Linux directory structure, kernel components, kernel modules, character drivers, and registering drivers. Key topics include dynamically loading modules, major and minor numbers, private data, and communicating with hardware via I/O ports and memory mapping.
This document provides an overview of the Linux filesystem, including its structure, key directories, and concepts like mounting. It describes the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard which defines the main directories and their contents. Key points covered include that everything in Linux is treated as a file, the top-level root directory is "/", essential directories like /bin, /dev, /etc, /home, /lib, /proc, /sbin, /usr, /var are explained, and mounting additional filesystems is described.
This document provides an overview of the Linux filesystem, including its structure, key directories, and concepts like mounting. It describes the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard which defines the main directories and their contents. Key points covered include that everything in Linux is treated as a file, the top-level root directory is "/", essential directories like /bin, /dev, /etc, /home, /lib, /proc, /sbin, /usr, /var are explained, and mounting additional filesystems is described.
The document discusses the PC boot process for Linux and Windows. It begins by outlining the basic steps: 1) executing code from a well-known location, 2) executing the first-stage boot loader from the MBR, 3) executing the second-stage boot loader, 4) loading the kernel, and 5) loading the first user space program. It then delves into more details for each step, covering components like the BIOS, MBR, GRUB, and init for Linux as well as NTLDR, winload.exe, and winlogon.exe for Windows.
The Linux boot process involves 6 key stages:
1. The BIOS performs initial checks and loads the boot loader.
2. The boot loader like GRUB is loaded by the MBR and displays a menu to select the kernel.
3. The selected kernel is loaded into memory along with the initrd and root filesystem is mounted.
4. The kernel executes init which reads the runlevel and loads appropriate services.
5. Based on the runlevel, programs are started or shut down in sequence to start or shut down services.
6. Once booted, the Linux login prompt is displayed.
This document provides an overview of Linux basics including:
- A brief history of Linux and how it originated from UNIX.
- An overview of Linux components including the kernel, userspace programs, shells, and how they interact.
- Instructions for installing Linux distributions like Red Hat, Debian, and SuSE.
- How to use basic Linux commands and work with files, directories, and processes.
- Where to find Linux documentation using commands like man and info.
It serves as an introductory guide to getting started with the Linux operating system.
The Linux boot process involves 6 key stages:
1. The BIOS performs initial checks and loads the master boot record (MBR)
2. The MBR loads and executes the GRUB boot loader
3. GRUB displays options to select the kernel and loads the selected kernel and initrd image
4. The kernel mounts the root filesystem, executes init, and loads drivers from initrd
5. Init determines the runlevel and loads appropriate services
6. Services are started or killed based on the runlevel using scripts in runlevel directories.
The Linux boot process involves 6 key stages:
1. The BIOS performs initial checks and loads the boot loader like GRUB.
2. The boot loader GRUB is loaded by the MBR, displays a menu to select the OS, and loads the kernel and initrd image.
3. The kernel mounts the root file system and executes the init program.
4. Init determines the run level from the /etc/inittab file and loads the appropriate services.
5. Runlevel programs are executed based on the run level, such as starting services.
6. The Linux system is fully booted and the login prompt is displayed.
The Linux booting process involves multiple stages:
1) The BIOS loads the first stage boot loader from the MBR which finds and loads the second stage boot loader.
2) The second stage boot loader loads the Linux kernel and initial RAM disk. It then passes control to the kernel.
3) The kernel initializes hardware, mounts the root filesystem, and loads the init process to perform further system initialization.
The document discusses the 6 stages of the Linux boot process:
1. BIOS performs checks and loads the boot loader from the hard drive.
2. The boot loader (MBR) loads and executes the next stage boot loader (GRUB).
3. GRUB loads and executes the Linux kernel and initrd image.
4. The kernel mounts the root file system and executes the init program.
5. Init determines the run level and loads programs to start services for that run level.
6. File system corruption can occur if the system crashes before file system buffers in memory are synchronized to disk.
The document provides information about the boot process on Linux systems from BIOS to kernel loading. It discusses:
- The boot sequence from BIOS performing self-test to loading the master boot record from the boot drive, then the boot loader (LILO or GRUB), and finally the kernel.
- How LILO and GRUB allow selecting operating systems and passing options to the kernel like the root filesystem.
- Common boot loader characteristics and how GRUB uses device names differently than Linux.
- How to recover from a failed boot by booting from removable media and reinstalling LILO or GRUB in the master boot record.
- Common kernel parameters and where to
The Linux boot process begins with the BIOS which initializes hardware and loads the boot loader like LILO or GRUB. The boot loader then loads the Linux kernel and initial RAM disk into memory. The kernel takes over the boot process, mounting partitions and file systems. It starts init which launches other processes according to runlevels and targets. Systemd now handles starting processes. The system can be shut down, rebooted or powered off. Logging uses syslog to record events to /var/log. Partitions on disks are managed using tools like fdisk, gdisk and parted.
The Linux booting sequence involves 5 key steps: 1) BIOS initialization and POST, 2) searching the MBR for a bootloader, 3) the bootloader (e.g. GRUB) loading the kernel, 4) the kernel initializing hardware and loading initramfs, and 5) systemd taking over the boot process, switching to the real root file system and starting user processes.
The document discusses the Linux boot process in 3 stages:
1) The BIOS performs initial checks and loads the MBR which identifies the active partition
2) The bootloader, such as GRUB or LILO, loads the Linux kernel from the identified partition into memory
3) The kernel initiates hardware checks, gains access to devices, and runs the init process to start essential system processes and the root filesystem.
The document discusses the Linux boot process and management tools Grub and Dracut. It provides an overview of the BIOS and UEFI boot methods, the kernel loading process, and the role of the initramfs and systemd. It describes Grub fundamentals like the multi-stage boot process and configuration via grub.cfg. Diagnostic tools like the Grub shell, initramfs shell, and systemd targets are covered. The document concludes with demonstrations of BIOS vs UEFI boot and recovering from a boot failure.
The document describes the standard Linux filesystem hierarchy, including the purpose and some examples of the contents of the top-level directories like /bin, /boot, /dev, /etc, /home, /lib, /media, /mnt, /opt, /proc, /root, /sbin, /usr, and /var. Many directories contain essential system files and programs needed for booting, administration, and operation of the system, while others provide variable storage and mounting points for removable devices. The filesystem layout separates core operating system, user, and variable files for security and manageability.
This document provides an overview of Unix fundamentals, including computer hardware components, storage terminology, processing power terminology, what an operating system is, the difference between single-user and multi-user systems, multitasking and timesharing in Unix, components of Unix like the kernel and shell, the history and versions of Unix including Linux, how to log in and out of Unix, the Unix interface, Xwindows, common windows managers, the Unix bootup sequence, an overview of the Unix file system structure including inodes and data blocks, how permissions are checked, the process of reading and writing files, how the open system call works to retrieve an inode, and the structure and contents of directories.
The document provides an introduction to Linux and device drivers. It discusses Linux directory structure, kernel components, kernel modules, character drivers, and registering drivers. Key topics include dynamically loading modules, major and minor numbers, private data, and communicating with hardware via I/O ports and memory mapping.
This document provides an overview of the Linux filesystem, including its structure, key directories, and concepts like mounting. It describes the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard which defines the main directories and their contents. Key points covered include that everything in Linux is treated as a file, the top-level root directory is "/", essential directories like /bin, /dev, /etc, /home, /lib, /proc, /sbin, /usr, /var are explained, and mounting additional filesystems is described.
This document provides an overview of the Linux filesystem, including its structure, key directories, and concepts like mounting. It describes the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard which defines the main directories and their contents. Key points covered include that everything in Linux is treated as a file, the top-level root directory is "/", essential directories like /bin, /dev, /etc, /home, /lib, /proc, /sbin, /usr, /var are explained, and mounting additional filesystems is described.
The document discusses the PC boot process for Linux and Windows. It begins by outlining the basic steps: 1) executing code from a well-known location, 2) executing the first-stage boot loader from the MBR, 3) executing the second-stage boot loader, 4) loading the kernel, and 5) loading the first user space program. It then delves into more details for each step, covering components like the BIOS, MBR, GRUB, and init for Linux as well as NTLDR, winload.exe, and winlogon.exe for Windows.
The Linux boot process involves 6 key stages:
1. The BIOS performs initial checks and loads the boot loader.
2. The boot loader like GRUB is loaded by the MBR and displays a menu to select the kernel.
3. The selected kernel is loaded into memory along with the initrd and root filesystem is mounted.
4. The kernel executes init which reads the runlevel and loads appropriate services.
5. Based on the runlevel, programs are started or shut down in sequence to start or shut down services.
6. Once booted, the Linux login prompt is displayed.
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4. 4
How computer startup?
Booting is a bootstrapping process
that starts operating systems when
the user turns on a computer
system
A boot sequence is the set of
operations the computer performs
when it is switched on that load an
operating system
5. 5
Booting sequence
1. Tern on
2. CPU jump to address of BIOS (0xFFFF0)
3. BIOS runs POST (Power-On Self Test)
4. Find bootale devices
5. Loads and execute boot sector form MBR
6. Load OS
6. 6
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
BIOS refers to the software code run by a computer
when first powered on
The primary function of BIOS is code program
embedded on a chip that recognises and controls
various devices that make up the computer.
BIOS on board
BIOS on screen
8. 8
MBR (Master Boot Record)
OS is booted from a hard disk, where the
Master Boot Record (MBR) contains the
primary boot loader
The MBR is a 512-byte sector, located in
the first sector on the disk (sector 1 of
cylinder 0, head 0)
After the MBR is loaded into RAM, the
BIOS yields control to it.
10. 10
MBR (Master Boot Record)
The first 446 bytes are the primary boot
loader, which contains both executable
code and error message text
The next sixty-four bytes are the partition
table, which contains a record for each of
four partitions
The MBR ends with two bytes that are
defined as the magic number (0xAA55).
The magic number serves as a validation
check of the MBR
11. 11
Extracting the MBR
To see the contents of MBR, use this
command:
# dd if=/dev/hda of=mbr.bin bs=512
count=1
# od -xa mbr.bin
**The dd command, which needs to be run from roo
t, reads the first 512 bytes from /dev/hda (the fir
st Integrated Drive Electronics, or IDE drive) and
writes them to the mbr.bin file.
**The od command prints the binary file in hex and
ASCII formats.
12. 12
Boot loader
Boot loader could be more aptly called the
kernel loader. The task at this stage is to
load the Linux kernel
Optional, initial RAM disk
GRUB and LILO are the most popular Linux
boot loader.
14. 14
GRUB: GRand Unified Bootloader
GRUB is an operating system independant
boot loader
A multiboot software packet from GNU
Flexible command line interface
File system access
Support multiple executable format
Support diskless system
Download OS from network
Etc.
15. 15
GRUB boot process
1. The BIOS finds a bootable device (hard disk) and transfers
control to the master boot record
2. The MBR contains GRUB stage 1. Given the small size of the
MBR, Stage 1 just load the next stage of GRUB
3. GRUB Stage 1.5 is located in the first 30 kilobytes of hard
disk immediately following the MBR. Stage 1.5 loads Stage
2.
4. GRUB Stage 2 receives control, and displays to the user the
GRUB boot menu (where the user can manually specify the
boot parameters).
5. GRUB loads the user-selected (or default) kernel into
memory and passes control on to the kernel.
17. 17
LILO: LInux LOader
Not depend on a specific file system
Can boot from harddisk and floppy
Up to 16 different images
Must change LILO when kernel
image file or config file is changed
19. 19
Kernel image
The kernel is the central part in most computer
operating systems because of its task, which is
the management of the system's resources and
the communication between hardware and
software components
Kernel is always store on memory until computer
is tern off
Kernel image is not an executable kernel, but a
compress kernel image
zImage size less than 512 KB
bzImage size greater than 512 KB
20. 20
Task of kernel
Process management
Memory management
Device management
System call
22. 22
Init process
The first thing the kernel does is to
execute init program
Init is the root/parent of all processes
executing on Linux
The first processes that init starts is a
script /etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit
Based on the appropriate run-level,
scripts are executed to start various
processes to run the system and make it
functional
23. 23
The Linux Init Processes
The init process is identified by process id "1“
Init is responsible for starting system processes
as defined in the /etc/inittab file
Init typically will start multiple instances of "getty
" which waits for console logins which spawn one'
s user shell process
Upon shutdown, init controls the sequence and pr
ocesses for shutdown
24. 24
System processes
Process ID Description
0 The Scheduler
1 The init process
2 kflushd
3 kupdate
4 kpiod
5 kswapd
6 mdrecoveryd
25. 25
Inittab file
The inittab file describes which processes
are started at bootup and during normal
operation
/etc/init.d/boot
/etc/init.d/rc
The computer will be booted to the
runlevel as defined by the initdefault
directive in the /etc/inittab file
id:5:initdefault:
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Runlevels
A runlevel is a software
configuration of the system which
allows only a selected group of
processes to exist
The processes spawned by init for
each of these runlevels are defined
in the /etc/inittab file
Init can be in one of eight runlevels:
0-6
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Runlevels
Runlevel Scripts Directory
(Red Hat/Fedora
Core)
State
0 /etc/rc.d/rc0.d/ shutdown/halt system
1 /etc/rc.d/rc1.d/ Single user mode
2 /etc/rc.d/rc2.d/ Multiuser with no network services exported
3 /etc/rc.d/rc3.d/ Default text/console only start. Full multiuser
4 /etc/rc.d/rc4.d/ Reserved for local use. Also X-windows (Slackware/BSD)
5 /etc/rc.d/rc5.d/ XDM X-windows GUI mode (Redhat/System V)
6 /etc/rc.d/rc6.d/ Reboot
s or S Single user/Maintenance mode (Slackware)
M Multiuser mode (Slackware)
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rc#.d files
rc#.d files are the scripts for a
given run level that run during boot
and shutdown
The scripts are found in the
directory /etc/rc.d/rc#.d/ where the
symbol # represents the run level
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init.d
Deamon is a background process
init.d is a directory that admin can s
tart/stop individual demons by chan
ging on it
/etc/rc.d/init.d/ (Red Hat/Fedora )
/etc/init.d/ (S.u.s.e.)
/etc/init.d/ (Debian)
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Start/stop deamon
Admin can issuing the command
and either the start, stop, status,
restart or reload option
i.e. to stop the web server:
cd /etc/rc.d/init.d/
(or /etc/init.d/ for S.u.s.e. and Debian)
httpd stop
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FSSTND : (Filesystem standard)
All directories are grouped under the root
entry "/"
root - The home directory for the root
user
home - Contains the user's home
directories along with directories for
services
ftp
HTTP
samba
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FSSTND : (Filesystem standard)
bin - Commands needed during booting
up that might be needed by normal users
sbin - Like bin but commands are not
intended for normal users. Commands run
by LINUX.
proc - This filesystem is not on a disk. It
is a virtual filesystem that exists in the
kernels imagination which is memory
1 - A directory with info about process number
1. Each process has a directory below proc.
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FSSTND : (Filesystem standard)
usr - Contains all commands, libraries, man pages,
games and static files for normal operation.
bin - Almost all user commands. some commands are in /bin
or /usr/local/bin.
sbin - System admin commands not needed on the root
filesystem. e.g., most server programs.
include - Header files for the C programming language.
Should be below /user/lib for consistency.
lib - Unchanging data files for programs and subsystems
local - The place for locally installed software and other files.
man - Manual pages
info - Info documents
doc - Documentation
tmp
X11R6 - The X windows system files. There is a directory
similar to usr below this directory.
X386 - Like X11R6 but for X11 release 5
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FSSTND : (Filesystem standard)
boot - Files used by the bootstrap loader, LILO.
Kernel images are often kept here.
lib - Shared libraries needed by the programs on
the root filesystem
modules - Loadable kernel modules, especially
those needed to boot the system after disasters.
dev - Device files
etc - Configuration files specific to the machine.
skel - When a home directory is created it is
initialized with files from this directory
sysconfig - Files that configure the linux system
for devices.
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FSSTND : (Filesystem standard)
var - Contains files that change for mail, news,
printers log files, man pages, temp files
file
lib - Files that change while the system is running normally
local - Variable data for programs installed in /usr/local.
lock - Lock files. Used by a program to indicate it is using a
particular device or file
log - Log files from programs such as login and syslog which
logs all logins and logouts.
run - Files that contain information about the system that is
valid until the system is next booted
spool - Directories for mail, printer spools, news and other
spooled work.
tmp - Temporary files that are large or need to exist for
longer than they should in /tmp.
catman - A cache for man pages that are formatted on
demand
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FSSTND : (Filesystem standard)
mnt - Mount points for temporary
mounts by the system
administrator.
tmp - Temporary files. Programs
running after bootup should use
/var/tmp