Where the Accounting Programs Reside

The acctcom program is stored in /usr/bin; all other binary programs are stored in /usr/lib/acct. These programs, which are owned by bin (except accton, which is owned by root), do various functions. For example, /usr/lib/acct/startup helps initiate the accounting process when the system enters multi-user state. chargefee The program is used to charge a particular user for a special service, such as performing a file restore from tape. Other essential programs in the /usr/lib/acct directory include monacct, prdaily, and runacct. These and other programs are discussed in more detail in the following sections.