Module 1 · Lesson 6
20 min
Where Am I? pwd, ls and cd
Goal
Always know which directory you are in, list what it contains in useful ways, and move between directories with cd.
Before you start
Lessons 4–5.
The current directory The shell always "stands" in one directory: the current working directory . Commands that work on files use it as their starting point. Find out where you are: pwd = print working directory . Right after login you are in your home directory , /home/<username , shown as ~ in the prompt. Listing: l…
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