One of the aspects that often proves most challenging for those learning Linux is facing the file organization system. The file structure in Linux is more organized and strict than in other systems, which can be intimidating for new users. Furthermore, the names of system directories are abbreviations, so, at first, they are less descriptive and intuitive than in Windows.
In this post, we will describe the purpose and functionality of the different folders that make up the Linux file system. The following diagram shows a summary of the file structure (click to enlarge):
