December | 2012 | RedHatBible

What are the contents of /usr/local?

Posted on December 20, 2012December 20, 2018 by Ron Jagannathan

It contains locally installed files. This directory matters in environments where files are stored on the network. Specifically, locally-installed files go to /usr/local/bin, /usr/local/lib, etc.). Another application of this directory is that it is used for software packages installed from source, or software not officially shipped with the distribution.

What are filenames that are preceded by a dot?

Posted on December 20, 2012December 20, 2018 by Ron Jagannathan

filenames that are preceded by a dot are hidden files. These files can be configuration files that hold important data or setup info. Setting these files as hidden makes it less likely to be accidentally deleted.

What is the maximum length for a filename under Linux?

Posted on December 20, 2012December 20, 2018 by Ron Jagannathan

Any filename can have a maximum of 255 characters. This limit does not include the path name, so therefore the entire pathname and filename could well exceed 255 characters.