nautilus & hidden files

[David Vincent]

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Andy wrote:
> ssc1478 wrote:
>> How do I get the Show Hidden Files option to stick in Nautilus?  I want
>> it to be selected permanently.
> 
> Open gconf-editor (Applications->System->Configuration Editor) or type
> gconf-editor at the terminal.
> 
> Open the tree on the left to:
> /
> -> Desktop
> ---> gnome
> -----> file_views
> 
> and on the top right tick the box next to "show_hidden_files"
> 
> You may also want to look at the show_backup_files option.
> 
> (Tested on Ubuntu 6.06LTS, wording or commands may differ on other versions)
> 
> Hope that helps.

Isn't that like opening the Windows Registry to change a file association?

ssc1478:

1.  open nuatilus
2.  open the "edit" menu then open "preferences"
3.  on the "views" tab (the first one - you should already be focused on
there) put a checkmark in the box next to "Show hidden and backup files"
4.  click "Close"

Did it work?

There's also a toggle on the "View" menu in Nautilus to turn that
feature on and off.  Try pressing CTRL+H.

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