Directory abbreviations
Abbreviations provide a convenient way to specify certain directories.
The following is a list of abbreviations:
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| . | The current working directory. |
| .. | The directory above the current working directory (the parent of the current directory). |
| ~ | Your home directory. (This is not true for the Bourne shell. For more information, see Bourne Shell.) |
| $HOME | Your home directory. (This is true for all shells.) |