Linux and Unix pwd command
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About pwd
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Short for print working directory the pwd command displays the name of the current working directory.
pwd
pwd
Typing pwd at the prompt would give you something similar to:
/home/computerhope/public_html
Users who are familiar with MS-DOS or the Windows command prompt may type cd alone to print the working directory. However, typing cd alone in Linux and Unix will return you to the home directory.