Change Directory in Konsole

[JackJagger]

Greetings!

Could you tell me how to use the cd command properly (or whatever command which changes directory)? Please write me an example too.

I would like to icompile and install VLC but to use ./configure I have to be at the directory in which I want to use the command.

So if you can write an example please.

Thanks for your time and attention,
Jack Jagger

[lmilano]

Re: Change Directory in Konsole

Hi

You can navigate to the directory with dolphin, and once there do Tools->Open Terminal
That's the easiest way.

Also: the latest vlc is available for you, there is no need to compile it (it is always much better to use packages for many reasons). You need to use this repository:
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/c-korn/vlc/ubuntu jaunty main

Back to the original request. This takes you to your "home" directory

cd ~

This shows you the contents:

ls

You'll see, for instance, Documents/. Then,

cd Documents

At any time, "pwd" tells you where you are.

Enjoy!

[dibl]

Re: Change Directory in Konsole

cd, plus pwd, is a great navigating tool:

Where the hell am I?

pwd

Go up only one level:

cd ..

Go straight to filesystem root:

cd /

From filesystem root, go to the /tmp directory:

cd tmp

[Rog131]

Re: Change Directory in Konsole

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