Finding out all about Linux files and directories
Finding your way through the Linux file system
Creating, moving, copying, and destroying directories and files
Changing file ownership and permissions
In this appendix, you take your first steps through the Linux file and directory structure. Don’t worry: Linux may live a structured life, but it’s flexible. With a little bit of introduction, you begin to understand the Linux way of life.
We also introduce you to file types, subdirectories, and the root (which is not evil at all) directory. You’re also shown the way home — to your home directory. After you’re oriented to the Linux files-and-directories structure, we show you how to make some changes, such as how to copy and move files and directories and how to — eeek! — destroy them.