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---
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title: "locating"
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tags: [ "Basics" ]
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---
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# Type
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`type` shows what kind of thing you're running, be it an alias, function, or binary program.
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```sh
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type cd
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type ls
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type -P ls
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type -a cat
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```
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2020-01-05 12:33:53 +00:00
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# Whereis the Program
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Where is `grep` and all its configuration files?
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```sh
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whereis grep
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```
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Which one of these is the binary file which you actually use?
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```sh
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which grep
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```
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# More
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- [Search instantly with `plocate`](data/search_system.md)
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