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Old 10-22-2003, 01:41 PM   #1
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Can't locate locate


is it me or...

When I try to use the Locate command in SuSE 8.2... it says command not found. I know this is a valid command. Anyone know what's up?

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Old 10-22-2003, 02:29 PM   #2
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Are you typing Locate or locate or LOCATE? Remember that Linux is a case sensitive OS. The real command is locate all with lower case
 
Old 10-22-2003, 03:23 PM   #3
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You can also use whereis, and which, to find the location of a file located in one of your paths.
 
Old 10-22-2003, 04:13 PM   #4
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Using all lower...

whereis works, though, as does find. Hmmmm....

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