That would be /root, which is the home directory of the root user. Keep in mind, according to the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard, /root is actually optional, but I've never seen a Linux distribution that didn't have it anyway.
System-wide configuration files are usually found in /etc. Personalized configuration files are stored in the user's home directory, in files and subdirectories preceded by a "." in their name.
You don't mention what you are looking for in terms of a "running configuration file". In Unix/Linux there are many of these. Most of them can be found in the /etc directory or its subdirectories but not all of them are located in /etc.
On a Linux system, log files are commonly stored in the /var/log directory. This directory contains various log files generated by the system and applications, such as system messages, service logs, and application logs. Additionally, spool files, which are temporary files waiting to be processed, can often be found in subdirectories under /var, such as /var/spool.
To remove a directory that must be empty of files, you can use the command rmdir <directory_name> in a Unix/Linux terminal. This command will only succeed if the specified directory is empty; if it contains any files or subdirectories, an error will be returned. If you want to ensure that a directory is empty before attempting to remove it, you can use commands like ls <directory_name> to check its contents.
It is the Home Directory.
The root directory is usually /.
The root directory is /. The home directory is /home/user.
One of the most noticable differences between Linux and Windows is the directory structure. Not only is the format different, but the logic of where to find things is different In Windows, you use this format to access a directory: C:\Folder1\subfolder\file.txt In Linux, this is the basic format: /Folder1/subfolder/file.txt You'll notice that the slashes are forward slashes in Linux versus backslashes in Windows. Also, there is no drive name (C:, D:, etc.) in Linux. At boot, the 'root partition' is mounted at /. All files, folders, devices and drives are mounted under /. Though it is not apparent from this example, it is important to note that files and folders in Linux are case sensitive. /Folder1/subfolder/file.txt is not the same as /folder1/subfolder/file.txt.
Recursive behavior in Linux commands involves executing an operation on a directory and all of its subdirectories and files. For example, using the -r or --recursive option with commands like cp, rm, or chmod allows these commands to apply the specified action not just to the target directory but also to all its contents recursively. This is particularly useful for managing large directory trees efficiently. However, it should be used with caution, especially with destructive commands like rm, to avoid unintentional data loss.
mv file /path/to/directory
The Linux Filesystem Hierarchy is used to help determine the file structure in the Linux Operating System. It defines the Directory structure and directory contents.
You change the current working path directory in Linux by issuing the cd command, followed by the directory you want to change to. For example:cd /dev/inputwould take me to the that directory.