error using cd / "no such file or directory"

OwenR · 11-24-2008, 11:52 AM

Am running Fedora 9 in VirtualBox. Am having problem trying to change directories. My root directory shows to have four entries, Administrator, Bill, Linux_work, and user01. I can Linux_work and user01 by the command cd / but when I try to cd /administrator or cd/bill I get the message "no such file or directory". Probably a very simple beginners mistake but it is driving me up the wall trying to figure it out. Why can I get into two of the directories and not the other two? Help please!

Nylex · 11-24-2008, 11:53 AM

Are you using the correct case, e.g. 'A' as opposed to 'a'?

geek_man · 11-24-2008, 12:32 PM

As Nylex said, check if you are using the correct case. By the way, if you are using Fedora 9, your shell has to be bash, type the Tab Key twice to get the suggestions.

XavierP · 11-24-2008, 12:35 PM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in Fedora and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

OwenR · 11-25-2008, 08:42 AM

This old dummy finally figured out the "case" question. Appreciate your responses.