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Changing Directory | File System
Linux Terminal and Bash for Beginners
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Linux Terminal and Bash for Beginners

Linux Terminal and Bash for Beginners

1. File System
2. Users and Permissions
3. Data Redirection
4. Bash Scripting

bookChanging Directory

Now, let's travel to those directories we discussed in the previous chapter. To navigate to a different directory, we use the cd command, which stands for "change directory." Let's give it a try!

Task

  • Open your terminal.
  • Utilize the cd command to navigate through various directories such as / (Root Directory), /etc (Configuration Files), and the user's directory.
  • Experiment with different approaches to moving between directories.
1. What would happen if you executed the following command while in the `/home` directory?
2. What would happen if you executed the following command while in the `/etc/apt` directory?
What would happen if you executed the following command while in the `/home` directory?

What would happen if you executed the following command while in the /home directory?

Select the correct answer

What would happen if you executed the following command while in the `/etc/apt` directory?

What would happen if you executed the following command while in the /etc/apt directory?

Select the correct answer

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