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| - | Note: MyDocs has subfolders that can be seen with file manager, there is an article describing those called [[MyDocs folder]]. | + | Note: MyDocs has subfolders that can be seen with file manager, there is an article describing those called [[MyDocs folder]]. The folder you see when you plug your N900 to computer is |
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== Instructions for viewing hidden files == | == Instructions for viewing hidden files == | ||
Revision as of 10:10, 4 January 2010
This article is here to help you find your files you see in file manager but can't seem to find via terminal.
Note: power users should know how to use find, so lets keep this article beginner-friendly!
Location table
| File manager path | Real path | Size of the partition |
|---|---|---|
| root | / | 256MB |
| space for software installations etc. | /home | 2GB |
| Nokia N900 | /home/user/MyDocs | 27GB |
| Memory card | /media/mmc1 | Memory card's size |
Note: MyDocs has subfolders that can be seen with file manager, there is an article describing those called MyDocs folder. The folder you see when you plug your N900 to computer is
/home/user/MyDocs
Instructions for viewing hidden files
- Mac
- Use ls -a in terminal or a Dashboard Widget
- Windows
- To see hidden or system files, open the "Tools" menu, and select "Folder Options", then in the "View" tab, check "Show hidden files and folders". Learn more
- GNOME
- In the View menu of the file manager, check the "Hidden files" checkbox. Learn more
- KDE
- In the View menu of the file manager, select "Show Hidden Files" Learn more
Further reading
- The Unix directory structure article from wikipedia.