What is usr usr local?

In distributions like Ubuntu, /usr is where packages are supposed to install stuff and /usr/local is where the system administrator can install stuff outside the packaging system. From the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard: The /usr/local hierarchy is for use by the system administrator when installing software locally.

What is bin folder Linux?

The /bin Directory /bin is a standard subdirectory of the root directory in Unix-like operating systems that contains the executable (i.e., ready to run) programs that must be available in order to attain minimal functionality for the purposes of booting (i.e., starting) and repairing a system.

What is ETC bin?

As the name says: etc -> To keep configuration files. lib -> To keep libraries that can be used by installed software or other softwares in your system. bin -> Binary files.

What goes in usr local share?

Purpose. The /usr/share hierarchy is for all read-only architecture independent data files. This hierarchy is intended to be shareable among all architecture platforms of a given OS; thus, for example, a site with i386, Alpha, and PPC platforms might maintain a single /usr/share directory that is centrally-mounted.

What is the use of /usr/local/bin in Linux?

/usr/local/bin is for programs that a normal user may run. The /usr/local hierarchy is for use by the system administrator when installing software locally.

What is /usr/local and what permissions does it have?

By default, the owner and group of /usr/local and all subdirectories (including bin) should be root.root and the permissions should be rwxr-xr-x. This means that users of the system can read and execute in (and from) this directory structure, but cannot create or edit files there.

What is the use of /usr/local hierarchy?

The /usr/local hierarchy is for use by the system administrator when installing software locally. It needs to be safe from being overwritten when the system software is updated. It may be used for programs and data that are shareable amongst a group of hosts, but not found in /usr.

Should I install scripts in /usr/local/bin?

Since you are the only user on the system, and therefore the only user of the scripts that you write, I don’t really see much point in installing personal scripts in /usr/local/bin. Installing scripts in /usr/local/bin would only make it more awkward to back up and to maintain your personal files.