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It's name begin with a full stop, like .profile or .bash_history
(ls .* or ls -a shows it nevertheless)
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What Linux command lists hidden files and file attributes?
ls -al list hidden file also.Hidden files starting with "."
How do you create directory or folder in Linux?
There's actually no such thing as a "hidden" file or folder in Linux. In Windows, files and folders are hidden by setting a file attribute on them, and is used to prevent novice users from viewing or modifying them. In Linux, a file or folder can be "hidden" from most shells and file managers by simply prefixing a "." in front of the name (.settings, for instance). A simple 'View > Show hidden files' or "ls -a" is all it takes to list them. The purpose is thus purely for cosmetic / organizational purposes.
What is the oldest Linux file system?
The first file system Linux supported was the MINIX file system.
What is file manager in Linux?
There is no set file manager in linux. Examples of Linux file managers include but: Nautilus (GNOME) Thunar (XFCE) Dolphin (KDE)
What is a hidden file Name a windows 9xMe file that is hidden?
A hidden file is a file file that does not appear in the directory list. A 9x/ME file like this would be boot.ini. A hidden file is a file that is not displayed in a directory list. Whether to hide or display a file is one of the file's attributes kept by the OS. A 9x/Me file like this would be boot.ini.
Will Windows Vista recognize a hard disk formatted with Linux?
It will detect it in the hardware list, but it will be unable to read the data on it. There are 3rd-party programs that can read most Linux file systems from Windows. Some of them are listed in the "Related links" section below.
What is the difference between hidden files and system files?
System files are files the operating system needs to function (and they may be hidden). Hidden files are those files that are not displayed when you show a directory listing. A file can be both a system file and a hidden file, but a hidden file does not have to be a system file, nor does a system file need to be hidden.
What is a hidden file Name a Windows file that is hidden.?
A hidden file is a file file that does not appear in the directory list. A 9x/ME file like this would be boot.ini. A hidden file is a file that is not displayed in a directory list. Whether to hide or display a file is one of the file's attributes kept by the OS. A 9x/Me file like this would be boot.ini.
What is the Linux Virtual File System used for?
The Linux VFS (Virtual File System) may be thought of as a sort of interface between the Linux kernel and the mounted file systems. There can be many different file system types mounted simultaneously and VFS allows the Linux kernel to see and address them all in a similar way. This provides Linux with a great deal of flexibility. [JMH]
What file system does Red Hat Enterprise Linux use?
ext3 is the default file system for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
How do you edit an inode in Linux since everything in Linux is a file?
You don't edit inodes manually. They are managed by the file system driver.
Where can one learn about Linux file server?
One could find information online regarding Linux file servers at the HowToForge website. The site covers everything one would need to know about Linux file servers.
