Need help for Linux9 file system.

[mypass604]

I have two questions

I need a little help regarding to Red Hat Linux9 . Just like in windows in the system try we can see the LAN icon (Tow tiney monitors) which show that the data is moving.
Is there any option in Linux 9 or Red Hat Linix Enterprtise 4 AS which may show such thing?

2-Under / there are many directories like

/boot
/bin
/sbin
/etc
/usr
/var
/drv
etc etc i can see in /usr

/usr/bin/
/usr/include/
/usr/sbin/
/usr/local

these folders are already under the root tree so what is the purpose of same folders repeatring under "/usr" dir.

thanks

[elija]

I cold try and waffle on about the Linux file system, but it has been done so much better here

There is a lot to read, but it is worthwhile

[edit]
For a much more light hearted tour, try here Search the page for "Filesystem Tour"
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[mypass604]

thanks for the reply.Well well about my 1st question i.e "Is there any option to see network icons in the system try.

[elija]

I have no idea. I don't use those distros.

[mypass604]

well i am a home user. How much partitions should i make and which one is batter. i have 40 GB Hard Disk.

2-to install yahoo messenger where the filesextracts.like in windows all files goes in program files so in case of windowsit goes to user/home folder? please guide me.