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1 files changed, 9 insertions, 13 deletions
diff --git a/man/file-hierarchy.xml b/man/file-hierarchy.xml index e1f5aefd4d..a096359c8a 100644 --- a/man/file-hierarchy.xml +++ b/man/file-hierarchy.xml @@ -74,12 +74,8 @@ root. Usually writable, but this is not required. Possibly a temporary file system (<literal>tmpfs</literal>). Not shared with - other hosts (unless read-only). The - administrator may create additional - top-level subdirectories in this tree, - if required and the name does not - conflict with any of the directories - listed below.</para></listitem> + other hosts (unless read-only). + </para></listitem> </varlistentry> <varlistentry> @@ -90,7 +86,7 @@ System Partition, also see <citerefentry><refentrytitle>systemd-boot-generator</refentrytitle><manvolnum>8</manvolnum></citerefentry>. This directory is usually strictly local - the host, and should be considered + to the host, and should be considered read-only, except when a new kernel or boot loader is installed. This directory only exists on systems that @@ -124,9 +120,9 @@ system users. This directory and possibly the directories contained within it might only become available - or writable in late boot or even on - user login only. This directory might - be placed on limited-functionality + or writable in late boot or even only + after user authentication. This directory + might be placed on limited-functionality network file systems, hence applications should not assume the full set of file API is available on @@ -169,7 +165,7 @@ <listitem><para>The place for small temporary files. This directory is usually mounted as - <literal>tmpfs</literal> instance, and + a <literal>tmpfs</literal> instance, and should hence not be used for larger files. (Use <filename>/var/tmp</filename> for @@ -474,7 +470,7 @@ <term><filename>/dev</filename></term> <listitem><para>The root directory for device nodes. Usually this directory - is mounted as + is mounted as a <literal>devtmpfs</literal> instance, but might be of a different type in sandboxed/containerized setups. This @@ -507,7 +503,7 @@ programs) or <varname>$XDG_RUNTIME_DIR</varname> (for user programs) instead of POSIX - shared memory segments, since they + shared memory segments, since those directories are not world-writable and hence not vulnerable to security-sensitive name |