How do I use the find command in Linux?

How do I use the find command in Linux?

The find command in Linux is used to search for files and directories in a directory hierarchy. You can use it like this: find [path] -name [filename].

Can you give me an example of finding a file by name?

Sure! If you want to find a file named 'report.txt' in your home directory, you would use: find ~ -name report.txt.

What if I want to search for files with a specific extension?

You can use a wildcard for that. For example, to find all '.jpg' files, you would use: find . -name '*.jpg'.

Is there a way to search for files modified in the last 7 days?

Yes! You can use the -mtime option. For example: find . -mtime -7 will find files modified in the last 7 days.