What does a nameless (empty) directory represent? › Category: Linux › What does a nameless (empty) directory represent? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Editor">Editor Staff asked 2 years ago What does a nameless (empty) directory represent? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Editor">Editor Staff answered 2 years ago This empty directory name serves as the nameless base of the Linux file system. This serves as an attachment for all other directories, files, drives, and devices.