6.5. /etc: Configuration Files

/etc is one of UNIX systems' most essential directories. It holds all the basic system configuration files. Never delete it to save space! Likewise, if you want to extend your tree structure over several partitions, remember that /etc must not be put on a separate partition: it is needed for system initialization.

Here are some important files:

Also, certain subdirectories exist for programs which require a large number of configuration files. This applies to the X Window System, for example, which stores all its files in the /etc/X11 directory.


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