Noob question (finding a folder)

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Codehead

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Jan 9, 2017, 9:51:02 AM1/9/17
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How do I find a folder called Watson, in my Documents folder?

Michael Hewitt

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Jan 9, 2017, 10:00:58 AM1/9/17
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Try this: cd ~/Documens; find -type d -name Watson -a -exec ls -ld {} ";"
There are simpler ways, but this has always worked for me. Apologiesfor any typos; doing this on my phone.

On 9 Jan 2017, at 06:51, Codehead <robert.j...@gmail.com> wrote:

How do I find a folder called Watson, in my Documents folder?

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Bob Gardner

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Jan 9, 2017, 10:53:41 AM1/9/17
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Great! Thx!

:-)

Michael Hewitt

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Jan 9, 2017, 3:39:34 PM1/9/17
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You're welcome! Just re-read my reply; I really suck at texting...

Bob Gardner

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Jan 10, 2017, 5:59:50 AM1/10/17
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Are we on for this Saturday at Whole Foods @ 11:00 AM?

Michael Bilow

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Jan 10, 2017, 7:39:15 AM1/10/17
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The group is, I believe, although I personally have a conflict and may
have to skip it.

-- Mike

Bob Gardner

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Jan 10, 2017, 7:52:55 AM1/10/17
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Ok, thx! :-)
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