Root
Home; home directories for each user (which include files such as Desktop, Documents, Downloads etc.)
Root's home directory
User; self-compiled shared files and binary files
Devices; devices listed as files
Binary; binary files for terminal applications
Processes; processes listed as files
Library; shared files for kernel and applications
Et cetera; configuration files
Mount; mounts temporary drives
Server; server files
Optional; optional files
Device list
Resolves hostnames
Name of device
User list
User password hashes
[user@zaco ~]$
user@zaco:~$
Security permission systems used to control who can access certain files
Assigning a security label to each resource and user so that users can only access resources that have an equal or greater security level
Default package that allows the installation and removal of packages while maintaining dependencies as well as system upgrades
Database of essential and popular software that is accessible by the default package manager of the OS
Note that with continuous releases, it is best to update the entire system while installing a new package otherwise dependency issues may arise.
Arch community repository of user produced packages
Default package that allows kernel-level control over processes
Package manager for Arch, it supports the following main actions:
As opposed to a patial upgrade, refers to upgrading all packages rather than upgrading packages individually. Pacman only supports full upgrades
Encryption key system used to authentificate the author of packages. it is built of the GNU 'Web of Trust' concept.
Package manager for Debian