DFSP # 473 - Why all the BINs

DFSP # 473 - Why all the BINs

Released Tuesday, 11th March 2025
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DFSP # 473 - Why all the BINs

DFSP # 473 - Why all the BINs

DFSP # 473 - Why all the BINs

DFSP # 473 - Why all the BINs

Tuesday, 11th March 2025
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BIN directories (short for binary) store command binaries like CD, PWD, LS, Vi, and CAT. Every platform has multiple BIN directories: two in the root directory and two in each user directory. This episode explains the types of files in these directories and the purpose of each BIN directory. I will also clarify which directories are typically used by users versus those used by the root user.

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