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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 -a'''}}
{{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=
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