Task 1 Understanding the file system

Unix/Linux uses a tree hierarchical structure to keep files in the system. At the top of the tree is a single directory called root. The root directory is where all other files and directories in the file system stem from. The symbol for the root directory is the forward slash (/). You use this symbol when accessing the root, or top-level, directory.

1. Start your VirtualBox then run LinixMint. Log on with your username and password. Open a terminal window. Then, take a screenshot of this.

2. At the prompt, type the command that provide you with your current location in the file system (the current location is also known as your working directory). Record the name of the directory in the space provided.

3. At the prompt, type the command that creates a subdirectory of your current directory name Sales. Confirm that the subdirectory has been created. Take a screenshot as evidence.

4. Type the command that changes your current location in the file system to the Sales subdirectory. Confirm that you are now located in the new Sales subdirectory. Take a screenshot as evidence.

5. Create a new file named Sales.date in the Sales subdirectory by directing the output of the date utility to the file. Verify that the Sales.date file exists in the subdirectory. Append the Sales.date file with the 2020 calendar. Take a screenshot as evidence.

6. Change your current location back to your home directory. Verify that the change occurred. Log off the computer. Take a screenshot as evidence