Searching
 

Hello all,

I just wanted to know how to search through all of my files while looking for a certain string in the name of the file. I am trying to do this on the prompt, not in a GUI.

If you have a link or website where I can just read up on this, just point me in the right directions.

Thanks!

If you're just looking for a string in the file name, you can do the following:
Now, the above command would need to be run at root as it goes through all directories - beginning at root - and checks all files.

Do man find for more info. on the command so you can tailor it to your specific needs.

j.

If you have installed locate, run locate <string>

Re: Searching
 

It was under your nose all along in the LQ Glossary: http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...ryid=19&long=1

Thank you!