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Created July 16, 2012 10:56
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Show hidden Files in osx Lion
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show_hidden_file.txt
This one will show all unix hidden files i.e. files starting with a dot (.)
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE
Next run
killall Finder
Now the finder will be relaunched and *tadaa* your hidden files are visible.
To go back to hide files
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles FALSE
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