The UNIX and Linux Forums  

Go Back   The UNIX and Linux Forums > Operating Systems > Linux
Reload this Page cp first ~/bin what is ~ symbols importance in this.
.
google unix.com

Forums Register Forum RulesLinksAlbums FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read



Thread: cp first ~/bin what is ~ symbols importance in this.
View Single Post in the UNIX and Linux Forums - Click on the Thread or Permalink to View Entire Thread -->
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 01-30-2004
jsilva's Avatar
jsilva jsilva is offline
Registered User
  
 

Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 169
Hi,

The ~ symbol represents your home directory... If your home directory is, for example /export/home/you, ~/bin is the same as /export/home/you/bin .