Key files in Linux Posted on March 14, 2007 by GadgetNate Log files: /var/log/boot.msg Messages from the kernel during the boot process. Â Information files: /proc/cpuinfo This displays processor information, including its type, make, model, and performance. Share this:Share Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X