Understanding the Root directory in Root Folder

[zedan85]

Hi i wanted to know why doesnt the contents of the Root directoy show up with the ls command . Example

[root@localhost /]# cd root
[root@localhost ~]# ls
anaconda-ks.cfg
[root@localhost ~]# cd .wine
[root@localhost .wine]#

Why didnt ls show .wine as a folder ?? Am i missing something.. bbeing a newbie i am just curious.. Any information would be helpful

[Jonathan183]

if it starts with a . then it's hidden, try ls -a

[zedan85]

Thanks for the great answer

[Jonathan183]

no problem ... check out the man page for commands you want info on ... man ls will show you options available