The find command in Linux explained
The find command searches for files by name, type, size or date. It is one of the most useful commands for anyone using a live USB drive or a fresh Linux install.
Syntax
find folder [tests]
Examples
find ~ -name "*.iso": find ISO files in your home folderfind . -size +1G: files larger than 1 GB
Tip
Searching from / can be slow, so start from a narrower folder.
Keep learning
New to the terminal? Start with Linux terminal basics. You can try every command safely from a live session: see how to try Linux without installing it. Run man find in a terminal for the full manual.
Frequently asked questions
How do I see every option for find?
Run man find for the full manual, or try find --help for a short summary.
Do I need sudo to run find?
Not for your own files. You only need sudo when the command changes something owned by the system or another user.
Is it safe to practise find on a live USB drive?
Mostly yes, because a live session starts fresh each time. Be careful with commands that write to your internal disk, such as rm on a mounted drive or dd.