[tlug] Finding Files and Numbering One's Feathers (was Re: Japanese Input - Kubuntu 12.04 LTS)

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On Thu, 5 Sep 2013 11:38:37 +0900, Lyle H Saxon <llletters@example.com> wrote:

> ... but where can I find ".bash_profile"?

Here's _how_ you can find a file. 

    sudo updatedb
    locate .bash_profile

I often refine the output of locate with grep. 

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Before modifying files, such as but not limited to .bash_profile, 
I back them up by copying them to a file with a .original 
filename ending. E.g., 

    cp -p .bash_profile .bash_profile.original

If the edits don't work out, one can go back to the original 
version with something like: 

    cp -p .bash_profile.original .bash_profile