Assignment 5 -- File System Exploration
The objective of this assignment is for you to explore the Linux file system and see where things are at. Think of this as a scavenger hunt where you are trying to find different items to use on a quest. To accomplish this goal I have created a sequence of items I want you to look for:
  • What directory do I need to be in to perform the -ls command and see the sub-directory /etc?
  • What directory would I need to be in to see the name of my plugged in flash drive when I do a -ls command? (Hint: plug in a flash drive and look for it by name)
  • Where would I find symbolic links named "exe", "root" and "cwd" in the same directory?
  • What is the last line in the file release-upgrades?
  • What is the default-display-manager on your computer right now. (hint: Look for the file: default-display-manager)
  • Where did you find the default-display-manager file?
  • Where would I find the executable for the -ls command?

Assignment Submission Criteria
To turn in this assignment you will go to the NSC Canvas shell for this class. Submit your LibreOffice Spreadsheet (showing me the answers to the above questions) as an attachment using the submission button on the assignment page.




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