Netw240 Week 2 Lab

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NETW240 Week 2 Lab Report: Linux Commands and Directories

Step 2: File System Navigation

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2: Display a long listing of the ⁄etc directory.

Enter ls -l ⁄etc.

Verify that the output is from the ⁄etc directory and is a long list.

What type of files may you find in this directory? Write your answer below.

In this directory, you will find the configuration files. |

3: Display a long listing of the ⁄bin directory.

Enter ls -l ⁄bin.

Verify that the output is from the ⁄bin directory and is a long list.

What type of files may you find in this directory? Write your answer below.

In this directory, you will find binary files. |

4: Display a long listing of the ⁄sbin directory.

Enter ls -l ⁄sbin.

Verify that the output is from the ⁄sbin directory and is a long list.

What type of files may you find in this directory? Write your answer below.

In this directory, you will find binary files as well. But they are not intended for the average user. |

5: Display a long listing of the ⁄dev directory.

Enter ls -l ⁄dev.

Verify that the output is from the ⁄dev directory and is a long list.

What type of files may you find in this directory? Write your answer below.

You will find device files in this directory. |

What is this directory use for? Write your answer below.

Device files are used as an interface with the devices. |

6: Display a long listing of the ⁄usr directory.

Enter ls -l ⁄usr.

Verify that the output is from the ⁄usr directory and is a long list.

What type of files may you find in this directory? Write your answer below.

Most of the user applications are stored in this directory. |

7: Display a long listing of the ⁄home directory.

Enter ls -l ⁄home.

Verify that the output is from the ⁄home directory and is a long list.

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