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Learning objective: (3) Demonstrate the use of the pwd command
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pwd command to show path
The "pwd" command prints the name of current or working directory you are currently in from the root.
Why no prompt like DOS?
In most Linux environments, you are not the "owner" of the system but one of many possible users. Users are typically many directories below the root. If the path was given, it might take up the entire command line! Thus, you can "pwd" anytime you want to find out where you are relative to the root.
DOS: PROMPT $P
The equivalent in DOS would be "PROMPT $P" where the $P is the argument for the path as part of the system prompt.
Thinking: How often do you need to know where you are on the tree?
Key terms: path, root, tree, working directory
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The pwd Command
pwd(1) - Linux man page
pwd @ Wikipedia
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