What is the difference between /* and */?

The difference between /* and */ in Unix/Linux command-line contexts is as follows:

1. /*:

   • This pattern matches all files and directories in the root directory (/).
   • For example, running ls -l /* will list all items located directly under the root directory, such as /bin, /etc, /home, etc.

2. */:

   • This pattern matches all directories in the current directory.
   • For example, running ls -l */ will list all directories in the directory you are currently in, showing detailed information about each one.

In summary:

• /* targets everything in the root directory.
• */ targets only directories in the current directory.

If you have further questions or need more examples, feel free to ask!