[Solved] You wrote this command to find files modified within the last 2 days:find /data -mtime 2But it returns files modified exactly 2 days ago, not within 2 days. How to fix it? | Linux CLI

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You wrote this command to find files modified within the last 2 days:
find /data -mtime 2
But it returns files modified exactly 2 days ago, not within 2 days. How to fix it?

AUse <code>find /data -mtime 0</code>

BChange to <code>find /data -mtime +2</code>

CChange to <code>find /data -mtime -2</code>

DAdd <code>-mmin -2880</code> instead

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand what -mtime 2 means
-mtime 2 finds files modified exactly 2 days ago (between 2 and 3 days).
Step 2: Use negative number for 'within last N days'
To find files modified less than 2 days ago, use -mtime -2.
Final Answer:
Change to find /data -mtime -2 -> Option C
Quick Check:
Negative -mtime means less than N days [OK]

Quick Trick: Use -mtime -N for files modified within last N days [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Using positive number for 'within' instead of exact days
Using +2 which means older than 2 days
Confusing minutes and days options

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You wrote this command to find files modified within the last 2 days:

Step 1: Understand what -mtime 2 means

Step 2: Use negative number for 'within last N days'

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