Users and passwords, Linux file structure – Cyclades PC400 User Manual

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Appendix A - Linux

Installation Manual

APPENDIX A INFORMATION FOR USERS NOT FAMILIAR WITH LINUX

Users and Passwords

A username and password are necessary to log in to a Linux system. A unique password should be configured
as soon as possible to avoid unauthorized access to your network.
Type the command:

passwd

to create a password for the root user.

To create a regular user (without root privileges), use the commands:

adduser

user_name

passwd

user_password

Linux File Structure

The Linux file system is organized hierarchically, with the base (or root) directory represented by the symbol “/”.
All folders and files are nested within each other below this base directory. The directories located just below
the base directory are:

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