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Hi, I am new to Linux. I use redhat. I have a folder on my desktop which I am not able to do any action such as open, delete, etc. ...
  1. 03-04-2009 #1
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    Post New to Linux-Can't open a folder in deasktop

    Hi, I am new to Linux. I use redhat. I have a folder on my desktop which I am not able to do any action such as open, delete, etc. Nothing happens when double click(or right click and click open). When I right click the folder and click on properties it shows the folder contains 300 items. Can anyone help me how to open the folder and view the contents? Thanks.
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    Did you create this folder, or did it just 'appear'?
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    Hi and Welcome !

    Execute this in Terminal/Konsole :
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    cd ~/Desktop
ls 
cd <folder_name>
    In case it doesn't work, execute this
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    cd ~/Desktop
ls -l
    Post output here.
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  4. 03-05-2009 #4
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    You might not have permission to open the folder.
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