Linux CLI - Navigating the File System
Given the current directory is
/home/user, what is the absolute path of the relative path ../../etc/passwd?Given the current directory is /home/user, what is the absolute path of the relative path ../../etc/passwd?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Analyze relative path with '..'
Each '..' moves up one directory. From /home/user, two '..' moves up to root '/'.Step 2: Append remaining path
After moving up to '/', append 'etc/passwd' to get '/etc/passwd'.Final Answer:
/etc/passwd -> Option AQuick Check:
'../../etc/passwd' from /home/user = /etc/passwd [OK]
Quick Trick: Two '..' from /home/user goes to root '/' [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Stopping at /home instead of root
- Appending relative path incorrectly
- Confusing directory levels
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