Some Special File Names

• Some file names are special ...
  • / -- The root directory (don't confuse this with the root user)
  • . -- The current directory
  • .. -- The parent directory
  • ~ -- The home directory (usually)
• Examples:
  • ./a
    • same as a
  • ../jane/x
    • Go up one level, then find jane/x

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