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cd: Go to the root directory.
$ cd /
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The command "cd /" is used to change the current working directory to the root directory of the file system.

In Unix-based operating systems, the root directory is the top-level directory that contains all other directories and files. It is represented by the forward slash ("/"). By executing "cd /", you are essentially navigating to the root directory.

This command is often useful when you want to start navigating from the absolute root of the file system, regardless of your current location.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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