Re: How can I "see" dot files in applications

From: John (john_at_mailinator.com)
Date: 01/31/04

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    On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 11:38:36 -0600, Web Surfer wrote:

    > [This followup was posted to linux.redhat]
    >
    > my system is Linux Redhat 9 (kernel version 2.4.20-8)
    >
    > When I use the "File->Open" function in applications such as "Kwrite"
    > and "Text Editor" I can't see my dot files (eg. .bashrc, .vimrc,
    > etc...).
    >
    > I modified my desktop oreferences to show "hidden" files, but that
    > didn't help.
    >
    > So far my Google searches have turned up nothing useful.
    >
    > Does anyone have any ideas on how to solve this problem?

    For KDE apps, like kwrite, click on the configuration button in the "File
    Open" dialog box. There is a toggle for "Show hidden dot files." -John

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