Var directory is a sub directory of the root directory,
The system writes data during process of its operation.
/var/log
The command 'pwd' will identify the full path of the present working directory.
vim /var/log/messages Check for other files in the log directory, starting with message, followed by a number, to find the information you need.
In Linux, the utility used to display the pathname of the current working directory is the pwd command, which stands for "print working directory." When executed, it outputs the full path of the directory you are currently in. This command is commonly used in terminal sessions to confirm your location within the file system.
It is the Home Directory.
/var/log
The root directory is usually /.
If by "CD" you mean the linux terminal command "cd", it stands for "change directory". It allows you to move from one directory to another. It's basically the same as Window's cd command.cd / will take you to the very first directory, which is the root directory. (Do not confuse this with /root directory)cd .. will take you one directory upcd ~ will take you to your (currently logged in user's) home directory, which is, (/home/)cd - will take you back to where you were before you change directories.
The root directory is /. The home directory is /home/user.
mv file /path/to/directory
Hmm... Slitaz is a minimalist Linux distro if I'm not mistaken. If you have your distribution media you should be able to at least recreate your /var directory structure. If the /var directory structure is re-created, it shouldn't be too difficult to get most everything else working.
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.