Introduction to using the system

Working with files and directories

A file is the basic unit in which the UnixWare system stores information. Files are organized into directories. You can create, update, copy and delete files, and move them between directories, on the desktop:

To create a file, open a text editor, enter data, then save the file.
To update a file, open it in an editor, edit it, then save it.
To delete a file, open the File Manager and drag the file to the trash on the desktop.
You may not be allowed to delete certain files. Until you know what you are doing, you should not delete files unless you have created them.
To move a file, open the File Manager and drag the file to the desktop, then open the directory to which you want to move the file, and drag it there.

There are also commands to perform these tasks, which you may prefer to use if you are familiar with working on the command line, or if you need to perform complex tasks involving many files. See ``Managing files'' for details.

Files are also created, updated, moved and deleted when you work with applications. Until you know what you are doing, you should not move or update files unless you have created them.