Jeff, The file structure in linux (unix) is very different. Here's the short explanation:
The "/" directory is your root directory. This is the highest level directory. Sub directories include: /bin -- usually for binary files /boot -- the boot area, which contains the files needed to boot your operating system. /dev -- for devices (I'll come back to this later.) /etc -- generally contains system configuration files /lib -- library files /mnt -- mounted drives (i.e. floppy & cdrom drives) /usr -- user specific files (configuration, binaries, etc) /var -- other stuff.... (i.e. DNS, HTTP Servers) You can basically imagine Linux (Unix) linking directories to devices or partitions. For example, if you have two partitions on your hard drive, which used to be represented as C and D; under linux they are represented something like "/dev/hda0" and "/dev/hda1" respectively. The /dev directory gives you the devices, the hda gives you the primary master hard drive and the 0 and 1 give you the respective partition on that drive. So, if you wanted to get at the third partition on a second hard drive (which was a primary slave) you would want /dev/hdb3. As far as the floppy and cdrom drives, under Redhat you can usually get to them via "/mnt/floppy" and "/mnt/cdrom". I say usually because the drives may not be mounted. For more information, look at the manual pages for the mount command (by typing "man mount"). This is not a definitive definition of the structure, but it should help you along in your pursuit. You may want to check Redhat's website for more information on the directory structure. If you have any questions, please let me know. And if anyone wants to add something, please do so. Best Wishes, Matthew Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] (507) 532-2488 -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Wrenn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 4:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [sclug-general] New RedHat 8.0 I purchased RH 8.0, and I can't install it because of a bug. I've downloaded a fix, but unfortunately, my knowledge of Linux syntax is woefully lacking. In DOS there is an "A", "B", "C" drive etc. What are the drives in Linux? I am upset that they shipped software that couldn't even install. Jeff Wrenn --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.394 / Virus Database: 224 - Release Date: 10/3/2002
