Chapter 2 The New File System Layout

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2.1.1 Philosophy of the New Layout
2.1.2 File System Layout Overview
2.2 File System Layout Specification
10.x Directory Definitions
2.2.3 Directory Details
2.4 General Impacts to Developers and Users
2.5 Solutions to Commonly Asked QuestionsThis section includes both tips and answers to commonly asked questions regarding the file system layout and the upgrade from HP-UX 9.x to 10.x.

This chapter explains the 10.x File System Layout (10FSL) and outlines the differences between HP-UX Releases 9.x and 10.x. All of the changes apply to both S700 and S800 computer systems. These differences will affect software developers, system administrators, and end users of HP-UX. For users of HP-UX, the changes will be seen primarily as new locations of many files and directories. For administrators, more changes will be apparent, including new configuration files and a new paradigm for system start-up and shutdown scripts. For software developers, application behavior may need to be restructured to conform to the new layout.

These topics are covered in the following sections:

Introduction: the rationale for, and an overview of, the layout.
File System Layout Specification: the specification of the new layout.
Applications: file system specifications for applications (non-OS products).
General Impacts to Developers and Users: explanation of affected areas.
Solutions to Commonly Asked Questions: task-oriented solutions to common questions.

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