You ran ls hR but got an error: "ls: cannot access 'hR': No such file or directory". What is the likely cause?

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Linux CLI - Navigating the File System

You ran ls hR but got an error: "ls: cannot access 'hR': No such file or directory". What is the likely cause?

AOptions must be combined without spaces

BYou typed options together without a dash

COptions order is incorrect

DYou used uppercase letters instead of lowercase

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the error message
The error "ls: cannot access 'hR': No such file or directory" suggests the shell interpreted 'hR' as a file or directory name.
Step 2: Identify correct option syntax
Options must be preceded by a dash and can be combined like -hR. Typing ls hR without dash causes the shell to treat 'hR' as a filename.
Final Answer:
You typed options together without a dash -> Option B
Quick Check:
Options need dash prefix [OK]

Quick Trick: Always prefix options with a dash (-) [OK]

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