Best Answer: What Are the Different Directories in Linux?
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How do directories work in Linux?

When you login to Linux, you’re placed in a special directory known as your home directory. Generally, each user has a distinct home directory, where the user creates personal files. This makes it simple for the user to find files previously created, because they’re kept separate from the files of other users.

Where is documents in Linux?

On Linux the tilde ~ folder is used instead of %USERPROFILE% . ~ is, usually the,equivalent /home/username in which you’ll find the ‘Documents’ folder as in your example. The folder pointed by ‘~’ will be adapted in function of the user.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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