Definitions for "Root directory"
area on storage disk that lists where things are on the disk. Names as in A:\ or C
the directory located at the top of the Unix file system. It is represented by the "/" (forward slash) character.
The highest, upper level directory on the hard drive in which all other directories are found.
The lowest order entry of any complete path. It is signified by the character '/' when that character is the leftmost character in a path.
Keywords:  server, system