> Hello, > > i have 2 basic questions: > > 1. Where can i find a reference meaning for the directories var, usr, > dev. I need to know what files are usually are in each so i can > get a better understanding on how linux uses this file structure. > http://www.debian.org/doc/packaging-manuals/fhs/ > > 2. When installing applications like firefox where do you usually > install them. Basically what i am asking is where is the "Program > Files" directory on a linux system > > Thanks! > > It depends on the program. Programs needed to start the system are usualy in /bin and /sbin. Services started after the system is up, and user programs are usualy in /usr/bin and /usr/sbin. Things you install yourself, that did not come from RPMs should usualy go in /usr/local/bin and /usr/local/sbin. I normaly put user specific stuff in /home/<username>/bin.
The difference between bin and sbin is that bin is for programs that a normal user would tipicly use, and sbin is for "system" programs. They usualy require root permission to allow full access, and may do nothing, or provide information only, when run as a normal user. This is a highly simplified explination. See the reference above for a more detailed one. Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
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