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=So, what do these <.dot> files in my /home do?= | =So, what do these <.dot> files in my /home do?= | ||
{{note|<.dot> files are hidden by default. You usually need to enable them in your file manager or by using '''ls - | {{note|<.dot> files are hidden by default. You usually need to enable them in your file manager or by using '''ls -A'''}} | ||
Looking in your '''~''' directory can identify any folders that have configuration or other customised data for our system, including the DE/WM and applications. | Looking in your '''~''' directory can identify any folders that have configuration or other customised data for our system, including the DE/WM and applications. | ||
Some examples of these are; panels, trays, clocks, text editors, image viewers, pdf viewers & other applications. A quick look in your '''~/.config''' directory will make this clear. | Some examples of these are; panels, trays, clocks, text editors, image viewers, pdf viewers & other applications. A quick look in your '''~/.config''' directory will make this clear. | ||
=A reference to key <.dot> files= | =A reference to key <.dot> files= | ||