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The Linux Filesystem Hierarchy is used to help determine the file structure in the Linux Operating System. It defines the Directory structure and directory contents.

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What does the term heirarchical mean in reference to the Linux file system?

The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) defines the main directories and their contents in Linux operating systems


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