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find a file
$ find . -name 'filename'
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This command will recursively search the current directory and all subdirectories for a file named 'filename'. Replace 'filename' with the name of the file you are looking for.

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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