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8,183 Pointsdownload to specific folder
the video, Jim mentions that he likes to keep his source files in a different folder and should have downloaded it there directly. How do you specify a path for a download? Many thanks
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Oliver Duncan
16,642 PointsWhen you download from the console, the file will download to whichever directory you're in at the moment. If you want to download a tar file into your 'Projects' directory, simply cd into 'Projects' first and then run the curl -O command. Make sense?
Oliver Duncan
16,642 PointsIf you're using the console to download files (terminal if you're on a mac), you don't have to (and can't) set a default download location, because the file will always be downloaded to whatever folder you're in. If, on the other hand, you're using your browser to download the file (chrome, firefox, etc.), you can change your default downloads folder from each browser's preferences. On most Macs the default is the "Downloads" folder in your home directory.
Anas Rida
8,183 PointsAnas Rida
8,183 PointsYes, I understand, thank you very much. But then is there a way to set a default folder for downloads like we do in windows?