Run cd projects.
cd projects
Mission 02
Paths and shortcuts
Practice absolute paths, relative paths, dot, dot-dot, and home shortcuts.
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learner@clairos:/home/learner $
Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
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Click any instruction for the command details, the why, and the common mistake to avoid.
Run pwd.
pwd
Run cd ~.
cd ~
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What to notice while you play.
Learn how the shell resolves common path shortcuts.
Use cd projects, cd .., and cd ~ as separate moves.
Path mistakes are a common cause of editing or deleting the wrong file.
- Typing cd /home when you meant cd ~.
- Using .. repeatedly without checking pwd.
Reference
Commands in this lesson.
pwd
Print the current working directory.
ls [-la] [path]
List lab files and folders.
cd [path]
Change directories inside the lab filesystem.
lsof
Show simulated files and sockets opened by services.