Finally, a Linux finder tool I can use (blog.raduzaharia.com)

submitted 11 months ago by Sunshine@lemmy.ca to c/linux@programming.dev

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[-] _thebrain_@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago

I always just use

find | grep -i <partial file name>

[-] Jumuta@sh.itjust.works 5 points 11 months ago

just use fd at that point

[-] FizzyOrange@programming.dev 2 points 11 months ago

Well that's clearly worse... Why even make this comment?

[-] Tja@programming.dev 5 points 11 months ago

Because sometimes people want to share solutions that work for them. A clunky solution that you remember is better than the optimal solution you can't access.

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