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In Linux systems, the Home Directory refers to the personal folder for each user, typically named after their username, where they can store personal files and settings. When a user logs into the system, their Home Directory will automatically open.<\/p>\n

The root directory is the top-level directory of the entire file system, where all other files and directories are stored. In Linux systems, the root directory is represented by “\/”, and all other directories and files are located under the root directory. The root directory is the starting point of the entire file system, with all files and directories branching off from it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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