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Using underscore in file names?
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Mar 15, 202651088 viewsConfidence Score0%
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I use the command line frequently to navigate my files so I try not to have spaces in file names. Typically I have used an underscore to connect words but it was recently suggested that I should use a dash. Are there any disadvantages to using an underscore in file names? Should I switch to a dash?…
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As far as the operating system is concerned they both are as usable as each other. One thing I would note - some software (such as some video playing systems - XBMC etc) will automatically replace underscores with spaces when displaying files to mak…
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