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Old 03-27-2002
Data Find an imported folder?
Hi

I recieved a written code which imports an unknown folder.

How can I search the unix file system for this certain folder.

I tried using the 'find' command, but it only works on files, not on folders
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Old 03-27-2002
What's the syntax of the find command you are using & what version of unix are you on? My find command finds folders ok.
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Old 03-27-2002
Try using "find /wherever -type d -other_options"
See your man page on find for a better description.
 
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