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=What's a hidden <.dot> file?= | =What's a hidden <.dot> file?= | ||
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The following represent some of the most common types of <.dot> files that are found directly in your home folder. This is not an extensive list but represents some of the most common items. | The following represent some of the most common types of <.dot> files that are found directly in your home folder. This is not an extensive list but represents some of the most common items. | ||
==Directories== | ==Directories== | ||
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=Re-using /home= | |||
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Before trying to re-use an existing '''/home''' be sure to review | Before trying to re-use an existing '''/home''' be sure to review this section of the [[Partitioning_Overview_and_Existing_Partition_Tables#Where_Using_an_Existing_Linux_Partition_Table|Partioning Wiki Page]] | ||
{{note|If you happen to have any important hidden <.dot> files before you use the above linked to Manjaro method; know that they will be overwritten.}} | {{note|If you happen to have any important hidden <.dot> files before you use the above linked to Manjaro method; know that they will be overwritten.}} | ||