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.

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 `/etc/apt` directory?

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Linux Terminal and Bash for Beginners

Changing Directory

Task

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?

Linux Terminal and Bash for Beginners

Changing Directory

Task

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?

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?