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How do you find folders like /usr/local/bin in finder?
  • Thread starter Thread starter obelix
  • Start date Start date Dec 1, 2004
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obelix

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Original poster Oct 20, 2004 99 0 Quick question... I'm setting up Subversion and am planning on using a plugin called SCPlugin to enable me to commit changes etc. through the finder. What I need to know is how does one locate folders in the Unix file system in the finder? I need to get to this location in the finder: /usr/local/bin When I click the open button which is used to locate the Subversion executable (which in my case is in /usr/local/bin) I can only see regular finder folders... not the unix folders. How can I get to /usr/local/bin? Westside guy

Westside guy

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Oct 15, 2003 6,590 4,785 The soggy side of the Pacific NW Method 1: From the Terminal, type "open -a Finder /usr/local/bin". Method 2: From Finder's "Go" menu, select "Go to folder...". That'll bring up a window in which you can type "/usr/local/bin". idkew

idkew

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Sep 26, 2001 2,111 1 where the concrete to dirt ratio is better Method 3: Get a program such as TinkerTool (too lazy to link you) and unhide all hidden files/folders B

Baron58

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Feb 19, 2004 450 3
obelix said: What I need to know is how does one locate folders in the Unix file system in the finder? Click to expand...
First off, I don't think /usr/local/bin exists by default. You make have to create it. Methods 1 & 2 above are correct. Do NOT dick around with method 3, IMHO. To create the folder (if it doesn't exist already) and open a Finder window: In the terminal... sudo mkdir -p /usr/local/bin cd /usr/local/bin open . idkew

idkew

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Sep 26, 2001 2,111 1 where the concrete to dirt ratio is better wow- did not know dick was a kosher word here.. dick. hehehehe A

aus_dave

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Jan 6, 2004 244 0
Baron58 said: First off, I don't think /usr/local/bin exists by default. You make have to create it. Methods 1 & 2 above are correct. Do NOT dick around with method 3, IMHO. Click to expand...
What's wrong with TinkerTool? It's only being used to turn on hidden files and directories - no big deal IMHO. idkew

idkew

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Sep 26, 2001 2,111 1 where the concrete to dirt ratio is better
aus_dave said: What's wrong with TinkerTool? It's only being used to turn on hidden files and directories - no big deal IMHO. Click to expand...
because those files/folders are hidden for a reason. so people don't mess with(in) them. A

aus_dave

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Jan 6, 2004 244 0 The original question was:
obelix said: What I need to know is how does one locate folders in the Unix file system in the finder? Click to expand...
I agree that it's not wise to mess with them if you don't know what you are doing, but that wasn't the question 🙄. Westside guy

Westside guy

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Oct 15, 2003 6,590 4,785 The soggy side of the Pacific NW I think you can edit the file "/.hidden" and change what directories are accessible by default through Finder. You might need to reboot for the change to take, though - and always make a backup of any file like this BEFORE you touch it! 😀 You must log in or register to reply here. Share: Facebook X Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Email Share Link Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads. Sign Up
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