What is the difference ../directory path and ./directory path in ksh?


 
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What is the difference ../directory path and ./directory path in ksh?

What is the difference ../directory path and ./directory path in ksh?
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Old 01-21-2020
Hi,

.. refers to the parent directory
. refers to the current directory
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