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Old 01-13-2010
Question Listing files in a non-parent directory
Hi,

Edit: The title should really read listing files in a non-parent directory, sorry!

Im trying to get one of my Bash scripting assignments done for uni and now I'm stuck. This is probably going to be one of those kick yourself moments but, in my script I have a variable usrDir which contains the home directory of a specified user extracted from /etc/passwd file. How can I list the files contained within that directory?

In laymans terms I want to do this...
Code:
ls -a $usrDir

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Adzi
Last edited by Adzi; 01-13-2010 at 08:19 PM.. Reason: Updating title!
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Old 01-13-2010
Code:
ls -a $usrDir

would normally be OK.

If the directory is a symbolic link, then:
Code:
ls -La $usrDir

would suffice.

Note: Normally questions relating to homework should be asked in the appropriate forum. As an "ls" question should never constitute an "assignment", it's okay this time.
# 3  
Old 01-13-2010
I kept trying it and trying it and in my sleep deprived state I realised it was commented out... oopsy :$

Many Thanks,
Adzi
 
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