Differences between bin, sbin, /usr/bin and /usr/sbin
/bin This directory contains executable programs which are needed in single user mode and to bring the system up or repair it. /sbin Like /bin, this directory holds commands needed to boot the system, but which are usually not executed by normal users. /usr/bin This is the primary directory for executable programs. Most programs executed by normal users which are not needed for booting or for repairing the system and which are not installed locally should be placed in this directory. /usr/local This is where programs which are local to the site typically go. /usr/local/bin Binaries for programs local to the site. /usr/local/sbin Locally installed programs for system administration.