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Mac OS X directory tree

Here is the location of many folders on your system and their purpose.

See directory tree to understand how it works.

Users, /Users

Desktop, /Users/(user)/Desktop

Documents, /Users/(user)/Documents

Pictures, /Users/(user)/Pictures

Music, /Users/(user)/Music

Videos, /Users/(user)/Movies

Downloads, /Users/(user)/Downloads

Software data and preferences, /Users/(user)/Library

Fonts, /Users/(user)/Library/Fonts

Trash, /Users/(user)/.Trash

Installed softwares, /Applications