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[Request] Where to start with dot files? (infosec.pub)

submitted 11 months ago by comfydecal@infosec.pub to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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New to Linux, running Debian (if that matters), dot files are configuration files, yes? Do I need to explore each app/UI/program to figure out the possible options? Are there any universals in Linux? Across distros?

Thanks!

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[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 16 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

Dot (.) files are hidden files/folders. Config files, for the most part, are located in the users home/.config folder. You should be spending very little time, if any, in that folder.

[–] Atemu@lemmy.ml 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You should be spending very little time, if any, in that folder.

Hahaha, tell that to https://lemmy.ml/c/unixporn

[–] CommunityLinkFixer@lemmings.world 4 points 11 months ago

Hi there! Looks like you linked to a Lemmy community using a URL instead of its name, which doesn't work well for people on different instances. Try fixing it like this: !unixporn@lemmy.ml

[–] berg@lemm.ee 5 points 11 months ago

You should be spending very little time, if any, in that folder.

I know what you mean, but man if this isn't the exact opposite of me. If the program doesn't store its config here I'm close to crusading.

~/.config really makes life a lot easier when backing up your dotfiles.