Run stat ./README.txt.
stat ./README.txt
Mission 43
Path normalization
Use dot and dot-dot safely without leaving the simulated filesystem.
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learner@clairos:/home/learner $
Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
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Run stat notes/../README.txt.
stat notes/../README.txt
Run cd notes.
cd notes
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What to notice while you play.
Understand how ./ and ../ are resolved.
Compare stat ./README.txt with stat notes/../README.txt.
Path normalization helps spot traversal mistakes.
- Assuming every different-looking path is a different file.
- Using too many .. segments.
Reference
Commands in this lesson.
cd [path]
Change directories inside the lab filesystem.
stat <path>
Show lab file details.