This directory contains program libraries. Libraries are collections of frequently used program routines. /usr/local The original idea behind '/usr/local' was to have a separate ('local') '/usr' directory on every machine besides '/usr', which might be just mounted read-only from somewhere else. It copies the structure of '/usr'.

The way that Linux and Windows programs are installed is quite different. The common pattern in Windows is for a program; or a bunch of programs, from one vendor go into its own sub directory in C:\programs\vendor or something similar. In Linux, your files are split up between specific sub directories depending on their function. Linux Directory Structure and Important Files Paths Explained Nov 30, 2013 The Linux Directory Structure, Explained / – The Root Directory. Everything on your Linux system is located under the / directory, known as …

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