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I used the term "directories" until about 5 years ago.

As I tried to explain things to people, they didn't know what the hell I was talking about when I said "directories." So I had to check that shit and start using "folders" so that I could communicate with people.

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Haha, same here. I also found that some younger developers use GUI for navigating and manipulating the filesystem, instead of terminal. Made me a bit shocked first, just like the word “folder”, which I considered a “layman” word used by non-techies.

I use the file system, but rarely use the mouse on it.

I wouldn't mind a combination between a file explorer and a terminal window.

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