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03 Filesystem Navigation from the Terminal

  • Opening the Terminal
    • Use GUI options like right-click → Open Terminal or search for "Terminal" in applications.
    • Some Linux distributions, like CentOS, default to the command line only.
  • Finding Your Location in the File System
    • The pwd command (Print Working Directory) shows your current directory.
    • User and computer information appear in the command prompt (e.g., sandbox@ubuntu).
  • Moving Between Directories
    • cd (Change Directory) lets you navigate through folders.
    • The root directory (/) is the top-level location in Linux.
    • cd .. moves up one level, while cd alone returns to the home directory.
    • cd ~ is a shortcut to go directly to the home directory.
  • Listing and Understanding File Structure
    • ls lists contents of a directory.
    • Different Linux distributions have slight variations in file structures.
  • Efficient Navigation Techniques
    • Use Tab for auto-completion to avoid typing errors.
    • You can move multiple folders at once with cd /home/sandbox/Desktop.
    • The tilde ~ represents your home directory, which varies by user.

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