Openbsd /
OpenBSD Filesystem Hierarchy
hier(7) explains the layout of OpenBSD's filesystems. Here is a brief overview:
| Filesystem Hierarchy | |
|---|---|
| / | Root directory |
| /altroot/ | Alternate (backup) root |
| /bin/ | Fundamental utilities |
| /bsd | Kernel executable |
| /bsd.mp | Multiprocessor kernel executable |
| /bsd.sp | Single processor kernel executable |
| /bsd.rd | Installation kernel. Also useful for system maintenance |
| /dev/ | Devices |
| /etc/ | System conf files and scripts |
| /home/ | Home folder for user files |
| /mnt/ | Temporary mount point for new filesystems |
| /root/ | Home directory for superuser |
| /sbin/ | Essential system programs |
| /tmp/ | Temporary files deleted upon reboot |
| /usr/ | User utilities and applications |
| /usr/X11R6/ | X11 window files |
| /usr/local/ | Local executables and libraries including third-party software |
| /usr/src/ | BSD and local source |
| /usr/obj/ | Files built from source |
| /var/ | Log, spool, cronjob, web, mail, backup, and temporary files |