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This type of pathname is referred to as '''absolute''' because the pathname always begins from the root directory, '''regardless the location or your current directory'''. In other words, this type of pathname requires that you always provide the '''FULL''' pathname starting with the root directory.

''Advantages of using Absolute Pathnames:''

:* Useful if you do not know your current directory location

:* Easier to understand the FULL pathname structure

''Example:''<br>'''mkdir /home/userid/uli101''' will create the '''uli101''' directory in the home directory of the user called: userid. This command is using an absolute pathname.