Linux File Structure Explained | Root Directory, Paths, and Essential Commands
If you’re new to Linux and confused about how files and folders are organized, this video is for you.
In this tutorial, we break down how the Linux file system works, how it differs from Windows, and why Linux uses a single unified directory tree that starts at the root directory (/).
You’ll learn why Linux follows the idea that “everything is a file”, and how that design choice gives developers, system administrators, and servers incredible flexibility and control.
🧠 Topics Covered
Linux vs Windows file system design
The root directory (/) and why it matters
Absolute vs relative paths
Home directories and user folders
Key system directories: /bin, /etc, /var, /home, /tmp
Navigating the file system with cd, cd /, and cd ..
Viewing your location with pwd
Listing files with ls and ls -l
Understanding file types and permissions
Creating files with touch
Identifying files using file *
This video is part of a beginner-friendly Linux series designed to help you build real confidence working at the terminal.
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