New to Linux, running Debian (if that matters), dot files are configuration files, yes? Do I need to explore each app/UI/program to figure out the possible options? Are there any universals in Linux? Across distros?

Thanks!

  • walden
    16•7 months ago

    Dot (.) files are hidden files/folders. Config files, for the most part, are located in the users home/.config folder. You should be spending very little time, if any, in that folder.

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    • @berg@lemm.ee
      4•7 months ago

      You should be spending very little time, if any, in that folder.

      I know what you mean, but man if this isn’t the exact opposite of me. If the program doesn’t store its config here I’m close to crusading.

      ~/.config really makes life a lot easier when backing up your dotfiles.