Whether you are new to Linux or a seasoned veteran, have you ever wondered what a particular directory was for? Find out what each directory does. Learn the differences between the Windows directory structure compared to Linux and some other key differences. I know I learned a few things after reading the official documentation to the Linux directory. One of things I have wondered for a long time was the difference between /media and /mnt. Find out in this article along with why the administrative username is called root.