topic Re: diff b/w /bin, /usr/bin, /sbin/ and /usr/sbin in Operating System - Linux

diff b/w /bin, /usr/bin, /sbin/ and /usr/sbin

Maaz — Thu, 29 Jul 2004 19:59:49 GMT

Hi All,

can anyone plz define/explain the diff between
1. /bin and /usr/bin
2. /sbin and /usr/sbin

Peace n Regards
Maaz

Re: diff b/w /bin, /usr/bin, /sbin/ and /usr/sbin

Stuart Browne — Thu, 29 Jul 2004 20:16:07 GMT

Traditionally binaries in '/bin' and '/sbin' are binaries of which are required at startup, when filesystems haven't yet been loaded.

'/usr/bin' and '/usr/sbin' are binaries are for general usage.

Some Unicies take this a bit futher stating that '/sbin' and '/usr/sbin' are statically-linked binaries for use in a rescue environment.

Most now just treat '/sbin' and '/usr/sbin' to house super-user privileged type binaries.

Re: diff b/w /bin, /usr/bin, /sbin/ and /usr/sbin

Maaz — Thu, 29 Jul 2004 20:55:13 GMT

Many Thanks Dear Stuart.

Re: diff b/w /bin, /usr/bin, /sbin/ and /usr/sbin

Ramalingam — Sun, 01 Aug 2004 23:09:55 GMT

Hi ,
I had no clear idea about File System Naming Conventions
But Google helped me find these links..

1. Linux File System Hierarchy

http://tldp.org/LDP/Linux-Filesystem-Hierarchy/html/

2. File System Naming Conventions

http://dsnra.jpl.nasa.gov/devel/sw_cm/file_systems.html

I hope this will help you ...and those who view this thread later...

Regards,
Ram.

Re: diff b/w /bin, /usr/bin, /sbin/ and /usr/sbin

Andrew Bruce — Mon, 02 Aug 2004 04:40:43 GMT

Thanks for that info - I'm just browsing around, and it is amazing what you can pick up!

I'd never really thought about it, and never thought to ask neither...

Good question! :-)

A.

ps No points for me please! ;-)

Re: diff b/w /bin, /usr/bin, /sbin/ and /usr/sbin

Maaz — Mon, 02 Aug 2004 20:20:06 GMT

Ramalingam, many thanks for the url u provided.
and Andrew plz accept the regards for the supporting words.

Thanks Forum
Regards
Maaz