File and Directory Operations

# Introduction

Welcome to the Introduction to Linux File and Directory Operations lab! If you're new to Linux, don't worry - we'll guide you through each step, explaining not just what to do, but why we're doing it. This lab is designed to give you hands-on experience with the Linux file system, which is fundamental to working with Linux.

Before we dive in, let's cover some basic concepts:

- **Linux File System**: Think of this as a tree-like structure for organizing all the files on your computer. Unlike Windows with its drive letters (C:, D:, etc.), Linux has a single root directory (/) from which everything else branches out.
- **Directory**: This is the Linux term for what you might know as a "folder" in other operating systems. It's a container for files and other directories.
- **File**: In Linux, almost everything is a file! Regular documents, directories, even hardware devices are treated as files. This unified approach simplifies many operations.
- **Path**: This is like an address for a file or directory. We'll learn about absolute paths (which start from the root directory) and relative paths (which start from your current location).
- **Terminal**: This is your command center for interacting with Linux. It might look intimidating at first, but you'll soon find it's a powerful tool for managing your system.
- **File Search**: Linux provides powerful tools for finding files across the system. We'll explore commands like `find`, `locate`, and `which` to help you quickly locate files and executables.

Ready to start? Let's begin our journey into the Linux file system!