Paths in Linux

UVA HPC runs the Linux operating system. File paths start from root, denoted with a forward slash (/). The layout of the folders/directories is like an upside-down tree.

Diagram of a file system starting at the root (forward slash), branching into 'home', 'bin', 'usr', and 'scratch'. 'Home' and 'scratch' contain user directories; 'home' contains files and a 'Desktop' directory. 'bin' lists commands like 'ls', 'pwd', and 'cd'. 'usr/bin' includes 'bash' and 'zip'. — Schematic of folders on Rivanna. Only some files and folders shown.

Last updated on Oct 1, 2022