the /usr directory

Zero369 · 04-02-2006, 01:32 AM

First let me start off by saying that English is not my first language. I learned English when I was about 9 or 10 and I have pretty much forgotten my native tongue language. I still understand it but just can't speak it as well as I use to.

Here my problem. I'm having trouble understanding what the /usr directory is used for.

I'm learning about Filesystem Hierarchy here http://www.pathname.com/fhs/pub/fhs-2.3.html#PURPOSE18

but I still do not understand what /usr it is used for.

Can someone explain or link me to a website that explains it in a more plain english.

**LoneWolf071** · 04-02-2006, 08:58 AM

the /usr directory is used as a cross-over for people. it is a folder/dirctory that holds read-only files, such as the C headers and program information...

Zero369 · 04-02-2006, 01:12 PM

What about /var/log/messages? What kind of message does it keep a record of?

**DumberDrummer** · 04-02-2006, 07:12 PM

system messages from syslogd. syslogd basically collects logs generated by other processes.

Zero369 · 04-03-2006, 04:37 PM

Thank You both of you things are little clearer now.

I'll return and post If I don't understand something.

Hope none of you don't mind.

Thanks Again!!!

Zero369 · 04-08-2006, 04:06 PM

When it says "local" does that mean it available by all user?

Learning about the filesystem hierarchy standard is very confusing. All these subdirectories and stuff.

I don't think I can learn this stuff.

batty_professor · 04-12-2006, 10:05 PM

"Local" pertains to an internally connected drive. Be it hard disk, floppy, CD, zip, or other device. All others should be network, or removable devices.

04-02-2006, 01:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zero369 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 112 OS: 2000	the /usr directory First let me start off by saying that English is not my first language. I learned English when I was about 9 or 10 and I have pretty much forgotten my native tongue language. I still understand it but just can't speak it as well as I use to. Here my problem. I'm having trouble understanding what the /usr directory is used for. I'm learning about Filesystem Hierarchy here http://www.pathname.com/fhs/pub/fhs-2.3.html#PURPOSE18 but I still do not understand what /usr it is used for. Can someone explain or link me to a website that explains it in a more plain english.

04-02-2006, 08:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
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04-12-2006, 10:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	"Local" pertains to an internally connected drive. Be it hard disk, floppy, CD, zip, or other device. All others should be network, or removable devices. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

04-02-2006, 01:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zero369 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 112 OS: 2000	What about /var/log/messages? What kind of message does it keep a record of?

04-03-2006, 04:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zero369 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 112 OS: 2000	Thank You both of you things are little clearer now. I'll return and post If I don't understand something. Hope none of you don't mind. Thanks Again!!!