How to find what you're looking for on Linux with find | Linux Today

How to find what you’re looking for on Linux with find

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Sandra Henry-Stocker
Feb 20, 2020

There are several commands for finding files on Linux systems, but there are also a huge number of options that you can deploy when looking for them. Here’s a look at some of those options.

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Sandra Henry-Stocker

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