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description: "Discussion on \"Go back to the home directory using cd and list all hidden files. (Use the ls -la command)\". Go Back to the Home Directory\nUse the following command to return to your home directory:\nbashCopyEditcd ~\n\nor simply:\nbashCopyEditcd\n\nStep 2: List All Hidden Files\nRun:\nbashCopyEditls -la\n\nExplanation:\n\nls -l → Lists files in long format (permission..."
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Go Back to the Home Directory Use the following command to return to your home directory: bashCopyEditcd ~ or simply: bashCopyEditcd Step 2: List All Hidden Files Run: bashCopyEditls -la Explanation: ls -l → Lists files in long format (permission...

Mar 29, 2025 · 1 min read · cloudcomutingandnetworking.hashnode.dev  
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