Falconpage Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Hi, In "Finder" how to see hidden files ? I need to see those files to make sure do a well update of my mach_kernel file. Optional answer : How to see files and directory with the Terminal (like a DOS "dir") ? Thanks ! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/9948-how-to-see-hidden-files/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomblame Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 If you'd read maxxuss's instructions you'd be closer to a solution to this problem, here is how I replaced my kernel file: open up a terminal and set the volumes you're working with up T=/Volumes/macosx-10.4.3 E=/Volumes/macosx-10.4.4 (replace the /macosx-10.4.3 or 4 with the names of the partitions you're working with) say you're going to be copying the new kernel from a folder on the root of your old 10.4.3 volume, the folders name is "Kernel" just for a demonstration sudo cp $T/Kernel/mach_kernel $E/ That would move the new kernel to the root directory of your new volume replacing the default mach_kernel You can also modify the com.apple.Boot.plist and choose a kernel rather than replacing the original... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/9948-how-to-see-hidden-files/#findComment-62300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beejay Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Another way is to download a program called TinkerTool, which will modify Finder. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/9948-how-to-see-hidden-files/#findComment-62303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aya Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 open terminal and type: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE killall Finder Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/9948-how-to-see-hidden-files/#findComment-62304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomblame Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 well now thats too easy How the hecks a n00b gonna learn how ta use the terminal if he doesnt HAVE to gotta make him haha you guys are stunting his growth as a nerd. You should all be ashamed of yourselves Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/9948-how-to-see-hidden-files/#findComment-62316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrX_UaCaRi Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?sto...030409015020645 Here there is a more simple way just adding a bouton to your finder. You beginning to think i'm the only one from real mac world here... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/9948-how-to-see-hidden-files/#findComment-62318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomblame Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 haha thats cuz you are! But its good to have some real life mac users in our midst, many of us are very new to mac os and can use the tips. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/9948-how-to-see-hidden-files/#findComment-62320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconpage Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 randomblame --> Thanks this is what I done to replace the kernel but I always want learn more This is why I wanted to learn how to see hidden files. I found a way by using the finder search --> add invisible filter. This works but doesn't with the kernel file Thanks all, I'll study carrefully your informations. I left Apple Mac since 1990 (System 7) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/9948-how-to-see-hidden-files/#findComment-62346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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