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The file system separates users' files using a concept called directories. Directories are special files that can contain both files and more directories. Each user on the system has a home volume in which they may create files and directories. Directories are hierarchically organized; that is, a directory has a parent directory ``above'' and may also have child directories ``below''. Similarly, each child directory can contain other files and also other child directories. Because they are hierarchically organized, directories provide a logical way to organize files. As you read through the next sections, refer to the following diagram.