Gentoo:/

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The base directory for the Gentoo system. This directory doesn't have a parent directory (from it's own perspective).
All devices, partitions, and files branch off of this main directory.

Children

/bin Holds binary executables used globally.
/boot Not always present. Usually contains kernel and other boot information.
/dev Lists devices.
/etc Contains configuration files.
/home Directory where users start their sessions.
/lib Contains shared library object files.
/mnt A common location to place mounted partitions and devices. Also usually used to mount initial environment.
/proc Virtual Directory containing information about currently running processes and kernel.
/opt Reserved for binary only packages.
/root Home directory for the root user if the root users home isn't inside the /home directory.
/sbin Holds system binary executables used by root.
/sys Virtual directory containing information about current hardware.
/tmp Contains temporary files.
/usr Contains user packages and applications.
/var Contains variable files such as logs, queues, and runtime information.