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Chapter 5. Linux Filesystem Tree Layout

There are many different types of files, and depending on their purpose, shareability, ownership, size and other factor, it is worthwhile to organize them with an standard structure as much as possible.

OBJECTIVES

Chapter 4. Init : SystemV, Upstart, Systemd

When a Linux system start up, many tasks have to be accomplished in a cooperative fashion.

• Devices have to be recognized and initialized
• System services have to be launched  
• Filesystems have to be made available
• Important management processes have to start
• System must be made available for users to login

All this has to be done in the right sequence and as quickly as possible