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In linux, what is the difference between the bin vs sbin subdirectory superstructure?
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bin is where executables are placed for all normal users, sbin (superuser bin), is where executables for the root user are placed.

^^ also note that all the bin directories will be in the PATH for all normal users (e.g. /bin, /usr) while the sbin directories will be in the PATH for the root user

^^^ s in sbin stands for superuser


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In linux, what is the difference between the bin vs sbin subdirectory superstructure?
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In linux, what is the difference between the bin vs sbin subdirectory superstructure?
Answer

bin is where executables are placed for all normal users, sbin (superuser bin), is where executables for the root user are placed.

^^ also note that all the bin directories will be in the PATH for all normal users (e.g. /bin, /usr) while the sbin directories will be in the PATH for the root user

^^^ s in sbin stands for superuser

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17. Overview of the UNIX Directory Layout
and their descriptions is as follows: bin Binary executables. Usually all bin directories are in the PATH environment variable so that the shell will search all these directories for binaries. <span>sbin Superuser binary executables. These are programs for system administration only. Only the root will have these executables in their PATH . lib Libraries. All other data needed by progra

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