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File Description
inittab Contains information that defines which programs start and stop when Linux
boots, shuts down, or goes into different states in between. This is the most
basic configuration file for starting Linux.
lilo.conf Sets Linux boot loader (lilo) parameters to boot the computer. In particular, it
lists information about bootable partitions on your computer. (If your
distribution uses the GRUB boot loader, you may not see this file.)
modules.conf Contains aliases and options related to loadable kernel modules used by your
computer.
mtab Contains a list of file systems that are currently mounted.
mtools.conf Contains settings used by DOS tools in Linux.
named.conf Contains DNS settings if you are running your own DNS server.
ntp.conf Includes information needed to run the Network Time Protocol (NTP).
passwd Stores account information for all valid users for the system. Also includes
other information, such as the home directory and default shell. (Rarely
includes the user passwords themselves, which are typically stored in the
/etc/shadow file.)
printcap Contains definitions for the printers configured for your computer. (If the
printcap file doesn??™t exist, look for printer information in the /etc/cups
directory.
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