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Asked: 2017-07-22 10:10:00 +0800 CST

Where does `mv myfolder ..myfolder` move my file to? [duplicate]

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I am inside /home/me/examplefolder and tried to move the folder myfolder to /home/me like this:

root@linuxserver:/home/me/examplefolder# mv myfolder/ ..myfolder

The folder myfolder dissapeared, but I cant find it now, where is it?

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  1. Best Answer

    It is at "..myfolder"

    You have to show hidden or "dot" directories

    ls -la or show hidden directories in Nautilus

    How to show hidden folders in Ubuntu 14.04

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