Locate is your friend, just update the locate database first. As root "locate -u /". Then "locate filename or partialname". Just be ready to filter the results. HTH. Regards, Marshall -----Original Message----- From: John Williams [mailto:will_johnny5@xxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 2:47 PM To: redhat-list@xxxxxxxxxx Subject: How to search for files I was wondering how I search for a file in a higher level directory? _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list