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Specifying file paths (lemmy.ml)
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[–] Droggelbecher@lemmy.world 3 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

Can you please explain? I've never used Mac and it's been a long time since I've properly used windows.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 8 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

File paths in Linux and Mac use / while Windows uses \

Take a look at the angle of the lightsabers.

[–] Gestrid@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Technically, Windows understands both / and \. I personally always use / just because it's easier to type that.

[–] Droggelbecher@lemmy.world 4 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

I never would've gotten that!

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 3 points 5 hours ago

Like I said, way more clever than it should be. Props to the creator for sure.

[–] SorryQuick@lemmy.ca 3 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

The lightsaber orientation is the same as the slash orientation