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'''Linux''' is a [[Unix-like]] computer operating system kernel. It has been ported to a vast variety of computer architectures.

'''Bold text'''== File system ==

Like all [['''Unix''']] systems, its [[file system]] is based on one root directory, or hierarchical top point with subdirectories underneath it. Some sub-directories act as mount points, where different physical or [[networked file system]]s may be incorporated.

The hardware is also incorporated into the file hierarchy. Device drivers interface to user applications via an entry in the <tt>/dev </tt> directory. Process information as well is mapped to the file system through the <tt>/proc</tt> directory.