[LBo] how to list files with full path

[Robert Parker]

On 12/19/06, Michal <misko at gmx.co.uk> wrote:
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> Hi
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> > You could use 'locate' instead of find. It'll show the whole system
> > (from the last updatedb run) but will do what you're asking.
> I tried thatm and it did not make what I expected, because after moving
> file it shows bad path, the old path of the file.


That is because locate works on a database. All it will show is the state of
affairs at the time of the last update.

The comand you need is 'updatedb' - run it as root/sudo.

'find' is better for on the fly information.

Bob