Linux CLI - Navigating the File System
What will be the output of
ls -l /tmp if /tmp contains two files: file1 and .hidden?What will be the output of ls -l /tmp if /tmp contains two files: file1 and .hidden?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand
ls -lbehaviorls -llists files with details but does not show hidden files unless-ais used.Step 2: Check which files appear
Since.hiddenis hidden, it won't appear without-a. Onlyfile1is listed with details.Final Answer:
Lists only file1 with details, hidden files excluded -> Option DQuick Check:
ls -lexcludes hidden files [OK]
Quick Trick: Hidden files need -a to show, else excluded [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming hidden files show without -a
- Thinking -l implies -a
- Expecting error without -a
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