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Directory structure (some more)
USR:
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X11R6/ |
Where X bineries are located |
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bin/ |
Where binaries are located (less immediate) |
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doc/ |
Some documentation is located here |
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etc/ |
Non-immediate configuration (quite rare today) |
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include/ |
Compilation include files |
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info/ |
Alternate documentation, usually empty |
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lib/ |
Libreries |
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libexec/ |
Libreries |
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local/ |
Used for local machine programs |
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man/ |
Manual pages |
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sbin/ |
Less immediate root binaries |
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share/ |
Used for shared programs and data |
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src/ |
Sources. Usualy stores the kernel source |
A little bit more explanation: The local and share directories are designed for large networks, where there is no need to install programs on every computer, but only on one "file server" and to link the programs to the right directories on any other machine It saves time.