Commands
find
[path…][expression]
The find command searches the directory tree specified by the path argument for the pattern(s) indicated in the expression argument.
The expression consists of options, tests, and actions. Options affect overall operation rather than the processing of a specific file. Tests return a true or false value based on evaluation of some condition. Actions have side effects and return a true or false value.
Example: To search the entire system for a file named “abcd.txt”, use
find / -name abcd.txt -print
Example: To search all the files in the directory tree of user “someguy” for the string “blah”, use:
find /home/someguy -type f -print |xargs grep -n “blah”
A common mistake with the find command is assuming that ... |
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