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how is the terminal directory changed?

Asked by Edmond Condillac

I am using the Gnome Terminal. Kindly let me know how files in sub-folders of the Home Folder may be accessed?

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

use the command:

cd

just like in many operating systems. The terminal is VERY case sensitive so be wary. for example, changing to the Desktop directory can be done with:

cd ~/Desktop

if you simply want to enter a subfolder of the directory you are in you can just name it like so:

cd .config

obviously if the folder doesn't exist the command will fail. You can use the TAB key to autocomplete filenames and the case and even SPACE characters will be handlee for you.

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Sam_ (and-sam) said : 		#2

FYI.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsingTheTerminal
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CommandlineHowto
https://help.ubuntu.com/10.04/basic-commands/C/

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Edmond Condillac (econ22) said : 		#3

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.

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Edmond Condillac (econ22) said : 		#4

 Hi Sam_ (and-sam)

Thanks for these links. They helped, too.

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Sam_ (and-sam) said : 		#5

Enjoy the shell.
There're also wallpapers around.
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/line.jpg

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Edmond Condillac (econ22) said : 		#6

After right clicking on my desktop in Ubuntu 11.04 - the Natty Narwhal - I accessed the 'Change Desktop Backgrounds option to get the Appearance Preference box. Then under the Background's tab, I clicked on the link 'Get more backgrounds online'.
I searched for "http://www.ubuntugeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/line.jpg" in the Gnome: Free Software Desktop Project link, but no search results were found.
Thanks for the kind help offered.