On 08/14/2010 09:46 PM, JD wrote: > On 08/14/2010 07:34 PM, James McKenzie wrote: >> Thomas Cameron wrote: >>> On 08/14/2010 08:55 PM, JD wrote: >>> >>>> If you want to pick up onlythe dot files, then use >>>> .[a-zA-Z]* >>>> >>>> $ echo .[a-zA-Z]* >>>> .AbiSuite .adobe .alias .amaya .amazonmp3 .asoundrc .aspell.en.prepl >>>> I have a bazillion dot files in my home dir. I only copied and pasted a few. >>>> >>> Totally unnecessary, but if it makes you feel better, go for it. >>> >> Why do folks insist on using . files rather than making them visible? >> Makes troubleshooting hell. >> >> James McKenzie >> > I do not know the history of why they chose dot files AND make them > invisible to the shell. > But one thought comes to mind is perhaps to make ls (without -a) present > a less cluttered view? > Maybe someone with info on the first bell labs unix version 6 has more > detailed knowledge of this. > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dot_files is a good start. Basically, it's a method whereby apps can write individual configs on a per-user basis without "cluttering" the view of the user's home directory. -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines
