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nautilus: Launch Nautilus with a specific file or directory selected.

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$ nautilus --select ${filename_or_directory}

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The command "nautilus --select ${filename_or_directory}" is used to open the Nautilus file manager application with the specified file or directory selected.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

"nautilus": This is the command to launch the Nautilus file manager. Nautilus is the default file manager in many Linux distributions, including Ubuntu.
"--select": This is an option provided by Nautilus that allows you to select a specific file or directory when opening the file manager.
"${filename_or_directory}": This is a placeholder for the actual file or directory path that you want to select. You need to replace "${filename_or_directory}" with the path of the file or directory you want to select in the command.

By running this command and replacing "${filename_or_directory}" with the actual path, Nautilus will open with the specified file or directory selected, making it easier to access or perform actions on that specific item.

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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